Casual Labourer

The Town of Riverview is accepting applications for the Casual Labourer for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations. Casual employees perform a variety of seasonal tasks, including the maintenance, upkeep and repairs of municipal facilities, public grounds and infrastructure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of high school or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of general facilities and grounds maintenance experience and/or in the operation and servicing of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Relevant work experience including facility maintenance, equipment use and routine maintenance.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to safely, proficiently and efficiently operate and maintain equipment and facilities normally found in a municipal environment
• Ability to operate trucks, power tools, various types of mowers, and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks including moving objects up to 50 lbs, working at heights, use of hazardous substances, hand/power tools, powered mobile/heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and problem solve for a wide variety of duties in this occupational field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to provide quality service to the public and ability to effectively work in a team based environment.
• Attention to detail and aptitude to follow detailed work instructions and job procedures.
• Must show proof of a valid Class 5 New Brunswick Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract.
• Criminal Record Check, meeting Town standards.

DEFINITE ASSETS:

• Valid Class 3E New Brunswick Driver’s License.
• Experience with small engine and automotive repair.
• Experience in the maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Relevant work experience obtained within a municipal work environment.
• Possession of a Red Seal or training and experience in any skilled trade related to the work of the Town of Riverview.
• Training and certification in municipal swimming pool operations, turf grass management and playground safety and/or in traffic control and construction safety.

This position is represented by CUPE Local 2162.  Wage is according to the collective agreement at $19.85 per hour at 40 hours per week over a maximum term of four (4) months.

Applications will be accepted up to 4:30pm, August 19, 2019.     

Send your application to jobs@townofriverview.ca, indicating “Casual Labour” in the subject line. You may also send your application to the attention of Lauren MacDonald at Town Hall.

Please note, candidates will be assessed on their level of skills and abilities related to the requirements of the position for daily operations. Assessment components, interview criteria, as well as minimum requirement levels are determined by the Town of Riverview.