The Township of Perth East is recruiting a Summer Student to assist with lawn care and maintenance duties within our Public Works team.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works, the Summer Student is responsible for a variety of functions within the Public Works team operating a wide range of small equipment related to the general maintenance of municipal property, facilities and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of municipal equipment including but not limited to: light trucks, zero-turn lawn mowers, trimmers and hand tools;
• Responsible for clearing brush and removing rubbish from Town property, including parks, roadways, ditches and boulevards;
• Cuts the grass/lawns and trims municipal property including parks, cemeteries, guardrails and other areas as assigned;
• Assists in the maintenance of roads, sidewalks, streets and boulevards;
• General maintenance and cleaning of municipal facilities;
• Loading/unloading and moving of supplies and equipment;
• Assists Equipment Operators, Utility Operators and Parks Personnel as required;
• Practice effective risk management, health and safety practices and procedures, observing and reporting work site hazards;
• Updates asset inventory (Streetlights, Fire Hydrants, Signs, etc.);
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be attending a recognized secondary or post secondary educational institute or equivalent, returning at the start of the next school year or semester;
• Valid G Driver's License;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently;
• Ability to perform physical duties including heavy lifting, manual labour for extended periods of time at various heights in all types of weather and environmental conditions.

Position Details

• This is a summer position up to 44 hours per week. Summer hours of work are typically: Monday – Thursday 7a.m. - 5p.m. and Fridays 7 a.m. - 11a.m.
• 2025 Hourly Rate - $17.20/hour
• Position Duration: May 12, 2025 – August 29, 2025
  

Competition closes at Noon on January 31, 2025.
In accordance with the “Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act” personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal 2001, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make these needs known in advance.

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