Utility Worker/General Labourer

The Corporation of the Municipality of McDougall
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Utility Worker/General Labourer (this is a shared position between Parks & Recreation/Public Works)

POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide a variety of maintenance and repair services at municipal parks and beaches for the safety and convenience of the public.
To provide a variety of maintenance and repair services at the municipal rink for the safety and convenience of the public.
To act as general labourer including maintenance of municipal facilities as required.
To monitor the use of the municipal waste transfer station and the landfill site to ensure that municipal by-laws, regulations and policies are being complied with.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leadership/Management: NA
2. Policies: As per the Municipality of McDougall, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety.
3. Privacy: Maintain confidentiality of rate payers, fellow employees and council in accordance with the (Municipal) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Last Amended 2016-04-05.

DESCRIPTION OF DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for conducting general maintenance functions at municipal parks and beaches such as:
– Cutting, trimming and fertilizing all grass areas.
– Brushing and trimming.
– Placement and removal of docks and rafts.
– Painting and varnishing of buildings and fences.
– Replacement of worn planks, broken windows.
– Emptying garbage containers at all parks and beaches.

2. Responsible for the necessary maintenance work for the McDougall Recreation Centre rink with a minimum of supervision. Maintenance work shall include the following:
– Making and maintaining ice on a daily basis, as weather conditions permit.
The ice maintenance operations shall occur between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (generally)
– Ensuring that facility is kept clean and in good repair.
– Ensuring that ice making re-surfacer and snow blowing equipment is kept in good repair and is well maintained.

3. Ensures that all damage or vandalism is reported to the Public Works Manager.

4. Monitors the use of municipal transfer station checking to ensure that:
– Only household garbage is disposed of.
– All users have valid permits.

5. Act as general labour including maintenance of municipal facilities such as:
– Painting.
– Replacement of fixtures.
– Cleanup of outdoor areas.
– Municipal facilities including McDougall Recreation Centre , Nobel Community Centre, Waubamik Community Centre, Municipal Administration Office and two Fire Stations.

6. Incumbent is required to supervise or direct the work of summer student.

7. Carries out work assignment using a variety of equipment and machinery plus hand and power tools. Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment.

8. Maintain equipment, vehicles and tools in safe operating condition by following acceptable maintenance and servicing schedules and performing repair/replacement work.

9. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Public Works Manager. Incumbent is expected to use initiative and judgement and to work without direct supervision once the task has been defined.

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED/DESIRED
1. Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools safety and efficiently. Use knowledge of safety procedures.
2. Requires valid driver’s license.
3. Excellent physical condition with ability to handle equipment and do heavy lifting.
4. Required to work well with other employees when additional manpower required.
5. Use interpersonal skills with the public to enforce regulations and to provide information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Physical demands require walking, bending and lifting
2. Exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.
3. Mental alertness to ensure the safety of self and others.
4. Exposure to public criticism.
5. Winter rink maintenance requires working during nighttime hours

Please submit your resume to:
John McEwen, Public Works Supervisor
Municipality of McDougall
5 Barager Blvd
McDougall, ON P2A 2W9

email: jmcewen@mcdougall.ca