Public Works Summer Student
Milverton, ON, Canada
Seasonal
Public Works
Entry Level
Corporation of the Township of Perth East is Recruiting for
PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER STUDENT
(JOB ID: PW-01-2026)
The Township of Perth East is recruiting for one (1) Summer Student within our Public Works team. PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER STUDENT
(JOB ID: PW-01-2026)
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 Township property, including parks, roadways, ditches and boulevards;
- Cuts the grass/lawns and trims township 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 township 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.
- 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;
- Working knowledge of large equipment such as a tractor, lawnmower and weed whacker is desirable.
- Physical ability to perform the duties assigned, including heavy manual labor for extended periods at various heights in all types of weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions, both verbal and written, with a positive attitude.
- Able to interact tactfully with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
- A safety-first attitude is necessary to ensure that all safety precautions are considered and taken.
- 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.
- 2026 Hourly Pay Range – Grade 2: $18.19 - 22.74 Position Duration May 11, 2026 – August 28, 2026
- Optional enrollment into the OMERS Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Benefits
- All employees over the age of 18 must successfully pass a Criminal Background/Vulnerable Sector Check.
Competition closes at Noon on March 27, 2026
Interested candidates are to apply online at: https://townshipofpertheast.applytojob.com/apply
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. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Applications are collected through our Applicant Tracking System which has AI capabilities. All AI capabilities are not utilized.
We appreciate all responses and advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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