Environmental Services Summer Labourers

Job title: Environmental Services Summer Labourers

Job description: Job Summary

The City of Guelph is looking for hardworking, motivated team players looking to work at one of our environmental services facilities to help maintain the grounds and facility. If you like working as part of a team, enjoy a variety of duties and like getting a little dirty this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Valid G or G2 Driver’s licence and a minimum of 2 years driving experience for positions that are required to drive a City vehicle
• Ability to work with various small tools and equipment
• Ability to perform physical work and in all types of weather
• Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as all Federal, Provincial, and City of Guelph regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to work with or without supervision
• Strong focus on quality customer service
• Demonstration of community mindset through volunteering, community outreach and other initiatives is an asset
• Experience in landscaping, construction, farming or other related experience is an asset

Wastewater Services Labourers:
These positions will assist the Wastewater Services Maintenance & Treatment teams in the upkeep of the Wastewater Services facilities.

These positions are responsible for duties related, but not limited to:

• Performing maintenance duties related to grounds keeping; including litter/garbage control, general landscaping, general housekeeping, painting, and various duties related to the upkeep of Wastewater Treatment facility
• Operate landscape related equipment

Customer Service and Site Maintenance Attendants (Waste Resource Innovation Centre)
These positions will require performing site maintenance and assisting at the hazardous waste depot. This position will also require excellent customer service skills when dealing with members of the public.

These positions are responsible for duties related, but not limited to:

• Meeting and greeting customers at the public drop-off and assisting with their waste disposal needs
• Screening waste at the Public Drop off and Recycle Zone
• Keeping drop off areas clear of debris
• Performing lawn maintenance and litter clean-up at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre
• Picking up missed waste throughout the City based on calls from the public

Water Services Labourers
These positions will assist the Water Services Maintenance and Water Distribution team in the upkeep of the Water Services facilities and associated infrastructure.

These positions are responsible for duties related, but not limited to:

• Performing minor facility maintenance and painting
• Performing grounds keeping and landscaping duties
• Entering maintenance tasks into the database system
• Ensuring inventory levels are monitored and maintained
• Performing basic janitorial duties as required
• Various Water Distribution system infrastructure maintenance duties

Rate
$17.23 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by February 4, 2024. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

Applications are received online, effective December 20, 2023.

First consideration will be given to applicants that apply prior to February 4, 2024.

Please follow the instructions and follow all steps:

• Be sure to complete all the steps when creating your profile
• Answer the short online screening questionnaire specific to this position
• Attach both your cover letter and resume saved as one document
• State the position(s) you are interested in
• If you have already created a profile, you may simply login to begin your application.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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