The City of Quinte West invites applications for the following summer student position:

Student Labourer Water & Sewer

Public Works and Environmental Services

The Water & Sewer Labourer is responsible for completing tasks regarding the maintenance for all City parks, sports fields, open space areas, facilities and for the maintenance of parks vehicles and all park and facility related equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will:

Perform parks, road, water/wastewater duties such as: turf maintenance, horticulture, roadway flagging, hydrant flushing, painting, etc.
Set up for special events.  i.e. moving tables, chairs, stages, snow fencing, etc.
Be responsible for general grounds keeping duties as required.
Collect and dispose of garbage and recycling items.
Work independently and perform minor maintenance functions.  i.e. equipment repairs, etc.
Operate push lawnmower, power weed eater, and power tools, and understand/apply standard operating procedures.
Maintain municipal landscaped areas.  Tasks include planting, edging weeding, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and using handheld power tools.
Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with department objectives.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

Registration in a Full Time Post-Secondary School Program and be returning in the Fall.
Ability to lift up to 18 kg/40 lbs.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, rental organizations and staff.
Valid Class G or G2 Driver’s Licence in good standing.
Available for evening shift, weekend shifts, and statutory holidays for most positions.

Nice to have:

Previous experience with parks, water and roads maintenance duties such as: turf maintenance, horticulture, roadway flagging, hydrant flushing, painting, etc. would be considered.
Valid First Aid, CPR, AED & WHMIS certificates.
Ability to verbally communicate in French or another language.
 

Work Experience:

Not Applicable.

Remuneration: 2024 Student and Part-Time Wages Level 1 – $17.70/hr to $18.45/hr

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online with their resume by 11:59 pm on January 31, 2025. They may also visit the City of Quinte West website at www.quintewest.ca/jobs for more information.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 x1106 or email hr@quintewest.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position.