Maintenance/Labourer Students

If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Closing Date (closes at 11:59 pm on date noted below):

Job Type:

Hourly:

Hours per week:

Openings:

15-20

The City of Niagara Falls is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Labourer and Maintenance summer students. We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the City's parks, roadways, cemeteries, construction, fleet, and facilities. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the community while gaining valuable experience.

Responsibilities:

• Grass cutting, weeding and trimming

• Basic gardening

• Janitorial work

• Litter and leaf pick up

• Painting and work-site cleanup

• Loading and unloading trucks

• Safe operation and maintenance of handheld tools and grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. utility vehicles, trimmers, mowers, hand tools, etc.)

Requirements:

• Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies for the semester preceding the upcoming summer and returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the following September (proof of enrolment required)

• Appropriate work/protective clothing and CSA-approved safety footwear is required

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Physical ability to lift, work outdoors and operate various landscaping/gardening equipment

• Experience in landscaping, grass cutting or horticulture

• Available to work all shifts as assigned, including evenings, weekends and holidays from early May to the end of August

• A valid 'G' class Ontario Driver's license would be considered an asset.

The number of vacancies is dependent upon operational needs and budget approval.

How to apply:

Please submit your application including a cover letter and resume through Workday using the apply button above.

The City of Niagara Falls is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and fostering a workplace culture which reflects the diverse nature of the residents we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City will accommodate the individual needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us at or ext 4317.
 
Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.