Operations Worker I - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:40339

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory are two of Park Board's key destination attractions and are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to provide assistance in monitoring the gardens with sweeps, closing up buildings at the end of operational hours as well as performing a variety of labour tasks.

The role includes routine custodial and unskilled manual work of limited variety or complexity. Duties may involve regular physical effort and the work is performed according to detailed initial instructions and established schedules. The work is reviewed in terms of adherence to established procedures.

This position requires the flexibility to work throughout the week, including weekends, and may change due to operational requirements.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Worker Is are assigned to manual work entailing considerable physical effort and agility in the safe performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled jobs around our parks.

The Operations Worker I position is responsible for the following tasks:

Garden patrol during evenings
Sweeping, locking and arming buildings
Cleaning public and staff washrooms
Cleaning at the service yard and other office areas
Garbage and Recycling disposal (both inside and outside throughout the garden) Paper picking around the perimeter of sites
Assistance with snow fight as needed
Assisting with room set ups (tables and chairs) for rentals and events
Providing quality customer service to visitors
Cleans and disinfects animals cages, food storage areas and prepares and distributes animal feed and water (at Bloedel)
Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Up to completion of high school and some related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of safe work procedures
Working knowledge of the assigned site, facility or building areas.
Working knowledge of custodial practices for buildings and/or animal shelters. Working knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces

Drivers License and Record Checks

Applicable Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia
Copy of your threeyear ICBC Commercial Driver's Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 30 days of this posting
Copy of your threeyear ICBC Driver's Claims History directly from ICBC within 30 days of this posting
If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Business Unit/Department:
Board of Parks & Recreation (1400)

Affiliation:
CUPE 1004 Parks

Employment Type:
Auxiliary/Casual

Position Start Date:
April, 2024

Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-305: $29.22 per hour

Vacancies:
Multiple

Application Close:
March 29, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.

Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process._ _Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.