POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Student General Labourer
REVISION DATE: March 2025
REPORTS TO: Public Works Foreman
STATUS: Full Time/ Seasonal
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
TYPE: Hourly
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Public Works Foreman and/or Assistant Foreman, the Student General Labourer provides assistance with the maintenance of community parks and facilities.
RESPONSIBIITIES AND DUTIES:
I. Maintaining safety and appearance of municipal grounds and parks by:
Ø Cutting grass at various sites (parks, green belt areas, ball diamonds, Almaguin Highlands Health Center) in a manner that is safe for self and others;
Ø Collecting refuse, foliage and recycling at sites and disposing accordingly;
Ø Maintaining municipal walking trail system and sweeping sidewalks;
Ø Participating in the maintenance and upkeep of municipal parks.
II. Contributing to a positive and safe work environment by:
Ø Working safely and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
Ø Interacting with the public and other stakeholders positively;
Ø Eye and ear protection required when operating equipment.
III. Assisting the Public Works staff with other duties as assigned
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Requirements
16 year of age or older
Experience
Experience with labour and machinery considered an asset.
Abilities/skills
Attention to detail
Effective time management skills
Ability to utilize machinery
Understanding of applicable standards especially health and safety
Education
Enrolled in High School or College
Judgement
Problems faced on the job tend to be routine and standard. Solutions or required responses are set by well-established guidelines and precedents. Solutions are obvious with few alternatives, or the problem can be referred to someone else. Little choice of independent action or judgement is required.
Contacts
Contacts are primarily within the organization requiring common courtesy, effective listening and comprehension skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Mental Effort
Tasks are generally routine with occasional interruptions.
Physical Effort
Tasks are typically outside with frequent sitting and walking throughout the day. Eye and ear protection required when operating equipment.
Resources
Works with information/data/files that are straightforward and easily available.
Policies and Personnel
Provides informal training or instruction to co-workers.
Material Resources
Work may minimally affect the safety, well-being or interests of user groups. May provide support services to the program or service, or to individuals who directly provide a program or service. Direct involvement is incidental to the functions of the job.
Finances
Infrequently position is involved in minor financial matters, typically on a relief basis.
Working Conditions and Hazards
The position works seasonally from Monday to Friday with 8-hour days and one half-hour unpaid lunch leave, with off-season work as called in. The working environment is typically outdoors, exposed to weather, and involves operating machinery, with occasional overtime requirements for emergency repairs. Typical conditions pose a minor to moderate risk of injury, harm, or illness to the incumbent. Eye and ear protection required when operating equipment.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-18
