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Term:
4 hours per day, Monday - Friday (20 hours/week)
8:00 AM Noon (hours may vary)
May to September (start and end dates TBC)
Wage:
$18 / Hour
Responsibilities:
Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of the Broadway Districts streetscape; including but not limited to litter collection, sidewalk sweeping, weeding and watering flowers, and poster barrel maintenance.
Conduct oneself with respect and integrity by being a friendly and helpful source of information for those visiting the area.
The successful candidate will act as a face and first point of contact of the BBID, interacting daily with merchants and the public.
Report to the maintenance supervisor who oversees the daily routine and provides training, guidance, and support where necessary.
The successful applicant will receive a safety vest, gloves, and an allowance for work footwear.
Skills and Qualifications:
Be enthusiastic about working outside in any conditions.
Be knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about the Broadway area.
Able to provide exceptional service with a pro-active, positive, can-do attitude.
Must be physically fit - able to stand on feet all shift, climb ladders, and lift 30lbs.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Able to work independently and on a team.
Previous gardening or flower care experience is an asset.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Must be under the age of 30 as position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Remove litter and garbage
- Rake/ collect refuse
- Water lawns/gardens
Work Setting
- Park or public area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors