Utility Person (26-193)

Job Title: Utility Person
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 234
Language Requirement: English Essential
Vacancy Status: Additional Headcount – temporary vacancy

Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure. 

Position Summary 

The Utility Person is essential in maintaining the reliability, safe condition, and cleanliness of transit-related facilities. The Utility Person provides support to municipal transit operations by maintaining bus shelters, performing snow removal, and assisting mechanics by picking up parts.

Utility Person Schedules: 
This temporary position is governed by the Collective Agreement and includes a 2 x 8-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday (6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Additional hours will be scheduled between Monday and Friday.

Current Shift Times:

• Saturday and Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Monday to Friday (Floating Shifts per operational need): 

* NOTE: Schedule and hours may change as bus service dictates or operationally required.

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform minor repairs to bus shelters, including glass replacement, painting, and general upkeep.
• Maintain and clean transit shelters and stops including trimming of grass and snow removal to ensure safe passenger access.
• Maintain the primary transit facility, including cleaning and minor maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing product inventory control.
• Monitor and report any damage to municipal transit infrastructure, ensuring timely repairs.

Leadership of Others

• N/A

Position Requirements 

Education & Certifications:

• N/A

Experience:

• Ontario Class “D” Driver’s License, with a “Z” endorsement.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facility maintenance, repair work, or general labor, preferably in a transit or fleet environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of hand tools, minor repairs, and facility cleaning and maintenance.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address maintenance issues proactively.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with transit staff and supervisors.
• Safety Awareness: Understanding of health and safety regulations related to maintenance and transit operations and the safe use of cleaning agents.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work within required timelines.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting repairs and collaborating with team members.

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor environments.
• Occasional flexibility needed for after hours incidents.
• This role involves potential exposure to cleaning agents, vehicle exhaust, and various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Cognitive demands include prioritizing tasks efficiently and maintaining focus while completing repetitive tasks.
• Physical demands include lifting, bending, carrying, and moving objects, prolonged standing or walking.

If selected for this role, you will need to provide:

• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Proof of certifications

Additional Information:
The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.

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