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Thank you.
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you responsible and able to work with minimal supervision? Are you a student looking for summer work? Are you enrolled to go back to school full time in the fall?
If so, we invite you to apply for a Summer Job at Argyle Park Housing Co-op. We are looking for a Summer Student to assist the Maintenance Personnel until the end of August.
General Duties to include, but not limited to:
Staining of fences,
Yard Maintenance and Landscaping,
Assisting maintenance staff with repairs and replacement of fences,
Remove and replace interlocking bricks,
Clean eaves, haul dirt, and various other duties as required.
Basic carpentry skills an asset.
Need to be Dependable, Punctual, Reliable and able to work with minimum supervision.
Self motivated, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic are essential.
Skills;
Good oral and written communication
Problem Solving
Work well with others
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
A Satisfactory Criminal Records Check will be required upon hire.
We thank all applicants, however only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Tractor mower
- Sod cutter
- Roto-tiller
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors