Labourer II

Join our team and gain valuable experience across a variety of trades while making a real impact on the upkeep of critical city infrastructure.

As a Labourer II, you'll be a vital part of our city-wide maintenance team, performing a variety of tasks like minor construction, repairs, and general upkeep. This role requires a basic understanding of trade practices and involves interacting with customers and vendors. You may also have the opportunity to lead casual labourers during busy periods.

What will you do?

 

• Clean and maintain roofs (including repairs, shingle installation, snow removal, and eavestrough cleaning), move and install furniture/equipment, and perform site maintenance (garbage/debris removal)
• Inspect, adjust, clean, and replace air filters and panels, lubricate HVAC components, wash reusable filter media, and clean heating/cooling coils
• Assist building trades teams with their tasks
• Operate hand and power tools, service vehicles, and maintain a truck stock of tools and materials
• Assist various trades staff with their duties and Journeyperson trades staff with inspections
• Perform safety checks on equipment like safety stands, lifting slings, and hoists
• Ensure a safe and accessible worksite, including proper setup of scaffolding, ladders, and barriers
• Provide daily reports on work progress and equipment/system conditions
• Contribute to a safe workplace by actively participating in health and safety meetings and programs
• Maintain an inventory of tools and materials

Qualifications:

 

• Completion of Grade 10 (or higher or equivalent)
• One year of experience in the applicable work area (examples may include building maintenance and repair, maintenance of mechanical systems in commercial buildings, roofing and/or others, depending on the applicable work area)

Assets:

 

• Valid First Aid Certification

Skills required for success:

 

• Some knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments
• Some knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved with the assigned work
• Ability to use the hand and power tools, equipment and materials used to complete work assignments
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, including the ability to maintain basic records and interpret plans/sketches
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate well with others and foster strong working relationships
• Ability to work independently, including multitasking and organizing work tasks
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks, such as entering time, using email for communication and calendar for time management, as receiving/managing work orders
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

 

• Ability to pass and maintain task-specific safety and equipment training, such as fall arrest, confined spaces, aerial work platform
• Capable of passing a job-related physical abilities evaluation (F.A.R.E. test) and pre-employment City medical examination
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
• Hire is dependent on Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

 

• Physical ability to perform medium to heavy manual labour for extended periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions, including bending, lifting, climbing ladders and working at heights

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 2 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours a week

Salary Range: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: NC/SO

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