Temporary Labourer (Golf)
(Temporary Full-Time for approximately 9 months)
Competition Number: 2024-556
Job Code: 5500
Posting Date: December 19, 2024
Closing Date: January 31, 2025 (at 6:00pm)
Job Status: Temporary Full-Time
The City of Kitchener is home to two championship 18-hole courses; a full-length 9-hole course; a 9-hole pitch and putt course and a driving range. We are seeking Temporary Labourers to be involved in various aspects of the day-to-day maintenance of the golf courses. This position is integral in ensuring that our courses are maintained to a high standard.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the Course to high standards, including operating various types of turf mowers, trucksters, tractors, and other equipment.
- Course set up and turf renovation including construction projects.
- Maintenance of flower beds and hanging baskets; planting, weeding, and providing general care and maintenance of mixed perennial, bi-annual, and annual plant material.
- Watering and fertilizing plant material, as well as assisting in irrigation repairs.
- Tree pruning, planting, or removal.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Able to work overtime as required.
- Demonstrated communication skills with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Prepared to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
- Able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour.
- Valid MTO G2 or G driver's license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
- Be a competent person as defined by the Ontario Health & Safety Act.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to participate as an effective team member working in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
- Must work weekends as required.
Department: Community Services
Division: Sport
Union Affiliation: CUPE 68
Number of Positions: 10
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Initial Location: Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Course, Kitchener
Compensation:
Salary Range: $25.32 per hour