POSITION TITLE: Landscaper/Labourer (2 Openings)

DEPARTMENT: Planning & Engineering

SUPERVISOR: Public Works Foreman

TERMS: Full-Time Seasonal (Term until October 31, 2023)

REFERENCE #: 2023-020

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is responsible for the maintenance of the Sports Fields and lawns around Chief Louis Centre, Powwow Grounds, and Gas Bar and for the care and maintenance of all landscaping tools and equipment within the TteS Public Works Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes lawn maintenance of the Sports Fields and lawns around Chief Louis Centre, Powwow Grounds, and TteS. Includes mowing grass, trimming/pruning trees and hedges, and planting as required. (95%)

- Operation of a variety of light and medium-duty vehicles and equipment associated with the various activities within the Public Works Department.

- Backfill Public Works operations such as:

o Waste management duties, e.g., recycling and curbside pick-up.

o Cutting grass on roadsides

o Repairing and installing street signs, etc.

- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes and fluid levels.

- Reports on any tools and equipment that are not in good repair.

- Performs inspection of equipment such as tires, brakes and fluid levels.

- Performs safe operating and maintenance practices and procedures related to the equipment within the TteS Public Works Department.

- Performs mechanical servicing and light repair of equipment.

- Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed flower beds, prune shrubs and trees.

- Performs minor repairs to irrigation lines and sprinkler heads.

- Operate power mowers, tractors, power trimmers, sod cutters and other landscape maintenance equipment.

- Performs responsibilities in varying weather conditions.

- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TteS policies, standards, and procedures.

- Maintains confidentiality on all matters of the TteS.

2. Other related duties as necessary. (5%)

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

- Must have grade 10 education or equivalent and previous landscaping experience is preferred.

- Must possess and maintain a valid current class 5 driver’s license.

- Must possess, provide, and maintain a current clean driver’s abstract.

- WCB Work Safe Training is preferred.

- A valid Standard First Aid ticket is preferred.

- WHMIS Training / Certificate is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

- Good problem-solving skills.

- Good written and oral communication.

- Skill in operating a variety of equipment and performing maintenance tasks within acceptable limits of accuracy and expertise.

- Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operating practices and procedures related to the equipment used in the TteS Public Works Department.

- Ability to organize and coordinate work.

- Ability to take initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner.

- Strong work ethic.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

- Ability to work alone independently / unsupervised.

- Ability to take direction.

- Physically able to perform duties.

HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE: $17.85-$19.72/hour depending on education & experience.

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is April 25, 2023 by 2:00pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/job-application-form/, by email, or in person, at our Human Resources office #200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. &

closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

We require each applicant to fill out

an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/job-application-form/

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $17.85-$19.72 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-25

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