Utility Person - Parking Operations - City of Kingston

Utility Person - Parking Operations

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

This position is responsible to assist the Parking Operations division with the maintenance of City parking inventory.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial functions, in Parking facilities including on-street, surface parking lots, and parking garages
• Perform property maintenance functions including lawn and shrub care and basic carpentry
• Complete sign installation and removal (for both temporary and permanent installations)
• Operate a ½ ton truck with sander and blade for ice and snow control
• Perform manual shovelling and salting as required at various parking operations facilities and locations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies

• Possess and maintain a valid 'G' driver's license with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation and property maintenance
• Preference will be given to those candidates with prior experience supporting property maintenance
• Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

• Must be willing to work any and/or all shifts, as may be required
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, and weekends
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Please apply online at:
https://careers.cityofkingston.ca/CL2/XWEB/XWEB.ASP?CLID=61577&PAGE=JOBDETAILS&JOBID=J1225-0184&BRID=375871&UTM_SOURCE=NJOYN&UTM_MEDIUM=RSS&UTM_CAMPAIGN=PCANDIDATES&LANG=1.