Building and Grounds Labourer Full-time Job

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

Typical Duties

• Maintains plant grounds and reservoirs in park-like condition, including general equipment maintenance.
• Performs building maintenance and general maintenance involved with operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant, including filter maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Performs snow removal from sidewalks and roadways.
• Operates motorized equipment.
• Performs scheduled cleaning duties (i.e. offices, washrooms, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Knowledge of practices related to the care and operation of equipment and materials used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures associated with working with hazardous products including knowledge of confined space procedures and WHMIS.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals such as ammonium hydroxide, lime and chlorine.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to operate large equipment such as forklifts and tractors.
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work site.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• One year’s related general maintenance experience.
• Possession of, or successful completion within six months after date of hire, a Certificate of Completion for the California State University courses for Operation of Water or Wastewater Treatment Plants (Volume I and II).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.