RETURN TO JOB BOARDPart-Time Street Maintenance Steward
- Posted by: Downtown Kingston B.I.A.
- Closing Date: N/A
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City:
Kingston
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Rate of Pay:
Hourly
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Rate of Pay Amount / Range:
$18 - $20/hour
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Positions Available:
1
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Type:
Part Time
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Duration:
Contract
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Avg. Hours/Week:
15-20
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Schedule:
Shift
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Education:
N/A
We are a team of motivated professionals who are passionate about the success of downtown Kingston. We appreciate the special nature of our community and take pride in knowing that our efforts contribute to its success and growth. Our office environment is busy, collaborative, and friendly. We enjoy creating memorable experiences and bringing joy to our members, visitors, and residents.
Who We Are
In towns and cities across Canada, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) play a vital role in fostering economic vitality and strengthening community bonds. BIAs are not-for-profit organizations, funded by the member business and property owners whose properties exist within designated districts. BIAs collaborate with members, partners, and stakeholders to create inviting environments, encourage meaningful connections, and stimulate economic growth.
Purpose
Our purpose is to cultivate a community of shared joy, pride, optimism and prosperity in downtown Kingston by fostering a downtown environment in which businesses can thrive. We achieve this by developing engaging community events and programming, supporting and advocating for our members, and promoting our beautiful downtown as an exciting, vibrant, and welcoming destination for all.
The organization is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Management who are responsible for the Executive Directors' job performance. Committees formed by downtown Kingston business and property owners assist the board in ensuring that the needs of the community are considered.
Goal Statement/Summary
Reporting to the Street Maintenance Coordinator, and working in a private sector environment, the Street Maintenance Steward is a valuable member of our team, ensuring that the streets of downtown Kingston are clean and well maintained.
Work Environment at Downtown Kingston BIA
Working at Downtown Kingston BIA is both exciting and demanding. As a small team, we wear many hats and tackle various responsibilities, often requiring physical fitness, lifting abilities, and the capacity to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods. Due to the nature of our commitment to the downtown Kingston business community all employees of the downtown Kingston BIA are expected and required to conduct activities outside the office and outside regular working hours when appropriate. We also must adapt to unpredictable weather conditions, making resilience and flexibility crucial traits for success in our roles.
Along with physical challenges, our work also involves psychological demands. Regular contact with the media, stakeholders, and members means that we frequently navigate deadlines and shifting priorities. At times, we engage in member mediation and conflict resolution, which requires strong communication skills and emotional intelligence. It's essential to be able to manage stress, think on your feet, and maintain professionalism in these situations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Type: Entry-level role in a private sector environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct various activities, and tasks related to street maintenance to ensure a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for residents, businesses, and visitors including:
- Picking up and disposing of stray garbage on sidewalks, flowerbeds and streets
- Weeding and maintaining flowerbeds and BIA-owned planters
- Sidewalk sanitation, addressing a range of issues from food and beverage spills to biohazardous waste, to ensure a clean and inviting downtown environment.
- Responding requests for cleaning of sidewalks and garbage pickup
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to walk long distances with a small backpack or pushcart
- Manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and successful outcomes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain productive relationships with city departments, team members, and members of the downtown community, including property and business owners, their employees and customers
- A steadfast commitment to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a positive, helpful demeanor at all times.
- Public Space Maintenance: Maintain daily cleanliness, safety, maintenance and appeal of public spaces within downtown Kingston BIA boundaries, including sidewalks, streets, parks, and alleyways, ensuring they are well-maintained and inviting for residents and visitors.
- Seasonal Décor Management: Assist with installation, teardown, maintenance, and storage of seasonal décor assets to enhance the BIA's overall aesthetic appeal.
- Innovation and Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and share creative solutions with your supervisor to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of street maintenance and cleanliness operations.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Attention to detail and passionate about clean streets
- Garden/Landscape experience
- Valid Driver's License
KEY CONTACTS
- Reporting Structure: Reports directly to and works collaboratively with the Street Maintenance Coordinator.
- Internal: Work closely with all staff members of the Downtown Kingston BIA; Act as a BIA ambassador for member-related matters.
- External: May work with partners collaboratively including, but not limited to the City of Kingston, Tourism Kingston, Kingston Accommodation Partners, Queens University, St. Lawrence College, Royal Military College, CFB Kingston, outside suppliers/contractors, as needed.
Disclaimer: Because of the changing nature of work and work to be done, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Downtown Kingston Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy: We celebrate the diversity of our board of management, staff, and member businesses, and see diversity as a strength in our mission to cultivate and enhance downtown Kingston’s position as the region’s leading culinary, entertainment, goods and services destination, while attracting more people to experience and contribute to our vibrant downtown community.
