Casual Labourer

The Town of Riverview is accepting applications for the position of Casual Labourer for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations. Casual employees perform a variety of seasonal tasks, including the maintenance of municipal recreational facilities and buildings, public parks, athletic fields, swimming pools, playgrounds and other outdoor recreation areas such as walking and ski trails and splash pads. Casuals perform duties related to the cleanliness, maintenance, and repair of recreation facilities and associated amenities.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of high school or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of general facilities and grounds maintenance experience, preferably obtained through work in a municipal Parks and Recreation facility environment.
• 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 the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations and 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 and 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 Licence and Driver’s Abstract.
• Criminal Record Check, meeting Town standards.

DEFINITE ASSETS:

• Training and experience in any skilled trade related to the work of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations.
• Possession of a Red Seal in Carpentry or any other occupation related to the work of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations.
• Training and certification in municipal swimming pool operations, turf grass management and playground safety.

This position is represented by CUPE Local 2162.  Wage is according to the collective agreement at $18.57 per hour at 40 hours per week over a maximum term of four (4) months.

Applications will be accepted up to 4:30pm, June 29, 2018.     

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

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