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Job Summary
Responsible for carrying out operation and maintenance of Village of New Minas infrastructure, including parks, sidewalks, buildings, water system and wastewater system as directed by the Foreperson or designate.
Responsibilities
•Carry out routine grounds maintenance of Village parks, playgrounds, sports fields, open spaces, sidewalks and other properties, including mowing, raking, weeding, sweeping, garbage removal and daily operational upkeep.
•Assist as required in operational and maintenance activities for the Public Works Department and Water Utility, under the direction of the Foreperson or designate.
•Assist with general duties and repairs to Village infrastructure and assets.
•Assist with pipe installation and repair/maintenance of infrastructure, including operation of equipment required.
•Assist with decoration of Village public spaces, including the placement of street banners.
•Snow clearing of sidewalks, crosswalk openings and parking lots.
•Maintenance of Village flower beds, planters, shrubs, hedges and trees.
•Painting of Village buildings, benches, tables, planters and parking lot markings.
•Traffic control for construction activities.
•Adhere to all Village and Provincial safety/OH&S policies, regulations, guidelines, standard operating procedures and requirements.
•Act in a professional manner at all times with the knowledge that work is conducted in a public space and under the public eye.
•Be available for overtime and rotational standby duties.
•Perform other duties not specifically mentioned above as directed, according to operational needs.
Skills

• Basic municipal infrastructure installation and repair; winter maintenance.

• Ability to operate, care for, and maintain various pieces of motorized and non-motorized equipment used in the day-to-day function of the job such as mowers, chainsaws and sidewalk plows.

•Basic skill/knowledge in carpentry, painting and horticulture/landscaping is considered an asset.
•Good listening and communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.89 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Overtime

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road