Buildings & Grounds Labourer (Seasonal)

Department: Public Works

Reports To:   Site Supervisor

Location:       Strathlorne, NS

Position:        Full-Time; Temporary [40 hours per week; Seasonal]

POSITION SUMMARY:                
                                                                

The Buildings and Grounds Labourer is responsible for supporting the maintenance, operation, cleanliness, and appearance of municipal buildings, facilities, grounds, and public spaces. The position performs a variety of labour, maintenance, custodial, landscaping, and facility support duties to ensure municipal assets remain safe, clean, and welcoming to employees, residents, and visitors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of municipal buildings and facilities.


• Complete landscaping, maintenance, and repair of municipal facilities and properties, including, but not limited to, mowing grass, whipper snipping, raking, planting, and lawn care.
  


• Assist with snow removal, sanding, salting, and winter maintenance activities.


• Complete the cleaning and maintenance of municipal buildings, washrooms, common areas, and facilities, including replenishing supplies and collecting garbage from properties and facilities.


• Assist with maintaining and organizing the inventory of Buildings and Grounds tools, equipment, and supplies.


• Assist with traffic control, as required.

• Collaborate effectively with co-workers and management to promote a safe and positive workplace culture, while contributing to continuous improvement and service quality.

• Safely operate municipal vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, hand and power tools, and small machinery.


• Participate in daily pre-work job assessments and toolbox talks, ensuring that all job specific safety reviews, controls, and other requirements are in place prior to beginning work.


• Conduct routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance, including reporting equipment deficiencies, repairs, or safety concerns.


• Respond to after-hours or emergency callouts when required, including evenings and weekends.


• Operate assigned municipal vehicles with GPS systems and regularly verify that the system is functioning correctly, reporting any issues promptly.


• Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and municipal policies.


• Maintain courteous and positive public relations with residents, representatives of organizations, and visitors by delivering quality service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work cooperatively and safely as part of a team, as well as independently.


• Comfortable utilizing maintenance and landscaping equipment or hand tools.


• Ability to demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and initiative, while maintaining required records.


• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.


• Capable of using SiteDocs or other municipal software to record and document safety talks, toolbox talks, incident reports, hazard identification, and other related health and safety reports.


• Demonstrated commitment to a safe work culture, incorporating safe work practices in daily activities.


• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to the municipality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) and/or post-secondary training in a related field considered an asset.


• Experience in building maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, custodial services, construction, or public works is considered an asset.


• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.


• Valid class 5 driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract is considered an asset.


• Valid certification or willingness to obtain:

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  • Standard First Aid
  
  
  • Traffic Control Person (TCP) and Temporary Workplace Signer
  
  
  • Confined Space Awareness
  
  
  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Awareness
  
  
  • Fall Protection
  
  
  • Defensive/Winter Driving
  
  
  • Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
  
  
  • Equipment Operation Training (where applicable): Excavator, backhoe, sidewalk plow, skid steer.
  
  
  • Chainsaw Safety (if applicable)
  
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily outdoors in a physically demanding environment that includes exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and high winds.


• Safety sensitive locations include roadways, construction zones, municipal properties, and remote or uneven terrain requiring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and manual labour for extended periods.


• Work may occur outside regular hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or during emergency response situations such as storms or infrastructure failures.

SAFETY:

The Municipality is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. The Buildings & Grounds Labourer is expected to:

• Ensure all policies and procedures set forth by the Municipality of the County of Inverness are always observed.


• Report all work situations which are suspected of being unhealthy or unsafe.


• Report any employee whose on-the-job performance or actions contravenes established safety procedures or work practices.


• Report all near-misses and incidents


• Report related injuries or property damage regardless of severity.


• Submit reports on accidents and other hazardous conditions discovered and promptly attend to all hazardous situations.

• Participate in site inspections and assist with the implementation of corrective actions as required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Municipality.

At the Municipality of the County of Inverness, we are dedicated to building a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and communities to apply.