The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Community Services team in the role of Casual, On-Call Labourer. Reporting to the Chief Facility Maintenance Operator, the Casual Labourer provides support to the maintenance team by performing a variety of tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of the District Leisure Services buildings, arena, parks, playgrounds, arena and other facilities.
The core job duties include:
- Provides custodial and maintenance services within, but not limited to, the Leisure Centre Complex
- Assists with the set up and take down of furniture and equipment for facility events
- Assists with and conducts park inspections, cleaning, repairs and maintenance
- Operates District equipment as trained and in a safe manner including but not limited to trucks, tractors, mowers, ice resurfacer, etc.
- Provides exemplary customer service, including supervision of the arena complex and ice surface during events and activities
The ideal candidate will have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate or Higher Certification – an asset
- Current Basic First Aid & WHIMIS certification
- Some basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and maintenance skills and knowledge
- Demonstrable customer service skills and conflict resolution
- Ability to perform custodial services with a high degree of care and diligence
- Has the ability to work well both independently and as part of team
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects, undertake labour intensive tasks, work in awkward positions and confined spaces, frequently stand and walk throughout the day and work in inclement weather
Salary: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The 2024 hourly wage rate is $30/hour as per the current Collective Agreement.
How to Apply: Closing Date for Applications is Monday, March 17, 2025. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood Main Office. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter, in confidence to the attention of:
Manager of Human Resources, District of Sparwood
Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood BC, V0B 2G0
Email to: careers@sparwood.ca
Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract.
Post Date: March 4, 2025 | Category: Job Postings News & Updates