Grounds Maintenance

About the role

The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) owns and operates the Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Rapids(Lower) and Lewiston-Queenston Bridges. Our mission is to build, maintain and operate lower Niagara River border crossings to facilitate commerce and the movement of goods and people in a safe and efficient manner. We are seeking to fill Grounds Maintenance position(s) in the Toll Collector and Maintenance Departments. This position requires you to works in both Maintenance and Toll/Traffic Departments at the Rainbow, Whirlpool or Lewiston-Queenston Bridges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Two years general maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, WORD & Excel)
• Must possess a clean, valid, drivers license.
• Must possess a CDL Class B license or willingness to attain it within the established probationary period.
• Pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing and background check required.

Duties

• Perform general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, dusting, emptying wastepaper baskets, etc.
• Open availability to work Days, Afternoons, Midnight shifts 7 days a week.
• Assisting in Performing basic maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Perform basic landscaping work including grass cutting, trimming, planting, pruning and weeding, etc.
• Classify, record and collect proper tolls.
• Monitors traffic flows and stop, hold or redirect direct vehicles as required.
• Liaisons with Customs and other authorities as needed.

Working Conditions

Required to work indoors, outdoors and from heights. Required to work underneath bridge deck and on aerial lifts.

Schedule

Nov. 1- April 30 (Max. 32 hrs. /wk.) May 1 Oct. 31 (Max. 40 hrs. / wk.)