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Works Maintenance II (Seasonal)

Works Maintenance II (Seasonal)

City of PentictonBritish Columbia, BC, CAN
11 days ago
Salary
CA$30.35–CA$33.67 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront City focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective community-focused services.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill the full-time seasonal assignment of Works Maintenance II (E.O.I) in our Public Works team. The Public Works department keeps our community safe by managing the roads in our community, the parks and cemetery, as well as collecting our garbage and recycling and providing storm-water drainage to help prevent flooding. To help support these services, as well as those delivered by other departments, the Public Works department also manages the City's fleet of vehicles.

The Works Maintenance II position reports to the Roads and Drainage Supervisor and provides skilled labor assistance as required to all Public Works crews.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Public Works duties including, assisting all work crews, administering the street crack and crevice weed control program, sidewalk inspection program, etc.

  • Operates equipment including but not limited to : pickup truck, aerial bucket truck, mobile crane truck, portable generator, cut saw, jackhammer, chainsaw, weed-eater, backpack blower, tampers, plate compactor, compressor, and other various small hand tools.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills :

  • Ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, specifications and written instructions.
  • Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work outside in the presence of all types of weather conditions.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively plan and prioritize assigned tasks and duties.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with people in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to work co-operatively or independently, problem solve and exercise sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

    • Education, Training & Experience :

  • Completion of Secondary School or equivalent.
  • Valid B.C. Driver's License (with Air Brake Endorsement preferred).
  • Valid Traffic Control Person Certification considered an asset.
  • Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Applicator or Assistant Applicator Certificates considered an asset.
  • Valid Forklift Certification considered an asset.
  • Safety and related training certificates including WHMIS, First Aid, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance, Fall Arrest, are preferred.

    • At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

    That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+,persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

    So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by March 20, 2025.

    Position type :

    Full-time Seasonal Assignment (40 hours per week)

    Wage :

    30.35 - 33.67 per hour (Pay Grade 6, CUPE)

    Benefits :

    Additional 15.5% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays

    Competition #

    25-37

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