C23016 - Labourer
Lethbridge School Division, Canada

Lethbridge School Division, within the Facilities Services Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time Labourer. A Labourer works under the direct supervision of the Labour Foreman, performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment and cartage of materials with respect to function, safety, serviceability and appearance. Project assignments require working as a team with others to supplement the Division’s personnel. The nature of the work requires considerable independence of judgement within prescribed policies. The work may require strenuous physical effort in completion of duties. Projects may require overtime hours.

The duties would include but are not limited to:

• Load and unload trucks independently up to 22 kg
• Load and unload trucks with assistance medium (22 kg) to heavy (31.5 kg)

• Moving and cartage of equipment, furniture and supplies (ongoing throughout the year)
• Transporting, delivering, collecting mail, other printed materials and supplies to Lethbridge School Division departments and facilities as required
• Assist the Purchasing department with deliveries, purchasing of items, and upkeep of the Purchasing warehouse
• Maintenance of grounds by lawn mowing, edging, power raking, aerating, weed spraying, weed trimming, and fertilizing
• Paint athletic game lines in fields and to hard surfaces markings including stairs and courtyards
• Prune lower level trees and shrubbery
• Snow removal, sanding and power sweeping of sidewalks, parking lots and courtyards
• Make necessary repairs to asphalt surface in parking lots and play court areas
• Seasonal installation and removal of snow fencing
• Maintain fencing systems such as wood, chain link, and woven metal wire fabric
• Service, observe and report defective/damaged gas powered and electric hand operated equipment to be repaired or decommissioned
• Minor maintenance of fleet vehicles, tractors, skid steer loaders, and snow blowers
• Servicing and repair of underground sprinkler systems
• Observe and report defective/damaged physical education equipment to be repaired or decommissioned
• Assist other Facilities Services personnel as required
• Operation of equipment such as three ton pump truck, zero turn lawn mowers, truck and trailer towing, as well as various other landscape power and hand tools
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facility Services or designate

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Hold and maintain a valid 5th Class Alberta Drivers License
• Satisfactory Drivers Abstract
• Ability to operate a vehicle with trailer
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations of safe driving

Fitness and Abilities

• Sufficient sight and hearing to perform related job duties
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Able to lift and carry up to 22 kg independently and 22-31.5 kg with assistance
• Able to climb and work from 5 metre ladders
• Able to work in a highly active physical environment

• Able to work with a variety of chemicals

• Must be physically capable of performing heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions

Additional Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities amp; Skills

• The successful candidate must be a team player, safety focused and a responsible individual who takes pride in their work
• Proven public relations skills and demonstrated ability in promoting and maintaining effective working relations with public, students, co-workers, school staff, administration, and Division officials
• Demonstrated ability of being a Division representative
• Candidates must be team players with Maintenance, Caretakers and school staff
• Excellent communication skills both in written and oral formats
• Demonstrated ability to keep records and fill out required Division forms and paper work. Computer literacy could be an asset in this area

Assets

• Experience sufficient to permit effective communications and related technical knowledge
• Hold and maintain a valid 3rd Class Alberta Drivers License
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid WHIMIS Certificate
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training
• Skid Steer Operator Training
• Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and proper practices for completing work

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