Seasonal Labourer

at  The Niagara Parks Commission

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or have the equivalent knowledge and experience. Knowledge of any applicable legislation/regulations including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid G Drivers License.
• General knowledge of various construction and maintenance equipment is an asset.
• Various inhouse training on Riding Mowers, Tractors/Loaders and attachments, utility vehicles, trailers, licensed fleet vehicles, and chainsaw provided.
• One (1) year related work experience preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, small equipment and general working knowledge of various horticultural construction and maintenance equipment.

• Cutting grass with push mower, weed trimmer.
• Raking, seeding, applying top dressing, applying sod, and assisting Gardener with maintenance of beds and for raking and loading leaves. • Empties garbage containers and cleans and maintains pavilions.
• Picks up litter/debris and disposes, as necessary. Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and debris; secures loads on trucks as required.
• Maintains cleanliness and stock of washroom facilities as required.
• Assist with tree planting under the direct guidance of Gardener or Team Lead.
• Drives licenced fleet vehicles, operates tractor, riding mower, utility vehicles, and chainsaw as required.
• Performs basic horticultural maintenance tasks using lawn mowers, hand tools and other equipment.
• Reports broken, lost or defective tools or equipment to Team Lead.
• Waters a variety of plants.
• Transports employees, supplies and materials to and from the job sites.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as sod cutters, rollers, fertilizer spreaders, aerators, front end loaders, forklifts, snow blowers and other equipment and a snowplough/sander tractor.
• Cleans and paints equipment such as, garbage baskets and barbecues.
• Cleans, washes, and maintains trucks and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, disinfects, polishes floors; cleans basins, toilets, mirrors and disposes garbage as required.
• Removes boxes and garbage from building as required.
• May be required to shovel snow, salt, sand and remove ice and snow from pathways, sidewalks, and parking lots.
• Ability to perform the manual tasks of the position; communication and interpersonal skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work weekends and in inclement weather conditions.
• Reports any vandalism to the grounds or equipment to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, First Aid, WHMIS and established policies and procedures.
• Provides guests with information regarding all Niagara Falls Attractions.
• Interacts with guests in a pleasant, welcoming manner.
• Promotes a positive image of the Niagara Parks Commission.
• As assigned.