STUDENT - Labourer - Parks

City of Thunder Bay • Thunder Bay, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, this position is responsible for general ground maintenance. This includes tasks such as cutting and trimming grass, lining ball fields, weeding flower beds, picking up garbage, conducting ground maintenance, completing boulevard tree maintenance (including planting and chipping), conducting playground equipment maintenance, and completing janitorial duties like cleaning and stocking washroom buildings. The role also involves performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English
• Must be highly motivated and able to work well in a team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Superior customer service skills and ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Must be able to operate riding lawnmowers and paint striper for ball fields.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution (if offered a position as a summer student).
• May be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate in standard first aid and CPR would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Cuts and trims grass, including weed eater duties.
• Lines ball fields.
• Weeds flower beds.
• Picks up garbage.
• Conducts ground maintenance.
• Completes boulevard tree maintenance, including planting, chipping, etc.
• Conducts playground equipment maintenance.
• Completes janitorial duties, including cleaning and stocking washroom buildings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed