Job Summary:
The Utility Worker performs a variety of four (4) season tasks including but not limited to 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.
The Utility Worker performs a variety of skilled and semi‐skilled minor repairs and maintenance of equipment; horticultural and athletic field cultural practices; operating large riding mowers in the mowing of landscaped areas and trimming of lawn areas, trees, and shrubs; operating power equipment in the removal of snow and ice from trails and walkways and other public throughways, and other duties related to the cleanliness, maintenance, and repair of recreation facilities and associated amenities.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
Required Knowledge Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 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 uses and routine maintenance.
- Proficient in the use, operation and maintenance of equipment normally found in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations and operation of trucks, power tools, various types of mowers, and landscaping equipment.
- Possession of a valid Province of New Brunswick driver’s license Class 5 with New Brunswick Driver’s Abstract, meeting Town’s expectations.
- Criminal Record Check, meeting Town’s expectations.
- Training and certification in municipal arena operations required or willingness to train.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to provide quality service to the public.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to distinguish colors and read measurements.
- Attention to detail and aptitude to follow detailed work instructions and job procedures.
- Ability to safely perform physical tasks including moving objects up to 50 lbs., working at heights and all other tasks as outlined in the Utility Worker Job Site Analysis as well as the safe and efficient 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 work shiftwork and willingness to participate in on-call rotation, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Ability to function in a team-based work environment, ensuring the health and safety of all employees, visitors and members of the public.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and problem solve for a wide variety of duties in the occupational field.
- Ability to read and understand MSDS, safe work and emergency procedures and other related documents and instructions.
- Ability to interpret and abide by the NB Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation and the NB Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Ability to safely, proficiently, and efficiently operate and maintain maintenance 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 take initiative and work independently. May be required to direct students / Casuals as assigned.
Assets:
- Training and experience in any skilled trade related to the work of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations. Training and certification in municipal swimming pool operations, turf grass management and playground safety.
- High level of knowledge and expertise regarding municipal facilities and public grounds, equipment and maintenance obtained through continuing training and experience.
Shift, Hours of work:
The hours of work will be 6am-4pm Wednesday to Saturday -, with the possibility of extended working hours, call outs or shift changes, depending on the needs of the department.
Wage and salary:
This position is full-time permanent and is represented by CUPE Local 2162 with a rate of pay of $30.42 per hour.
- Please note, candidates may be assessed on their level of skills and abilities related to the minimum requirements of the position for the daily operation of the department.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume to jobs@townofriverview.ca, indicating “Utility Worker I” in the subject line.