General Service Person – Part Time (Contract up to 1 Year)

Position Type:

Temporary Union PT (Fixed Term)

Closing Date:

November 4, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$26.45 - $26.45

Union:

CUPE Local 2723

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Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

 

Hours of Work

Up to 32 hours per week

 

Contract Length

Up to 1 Year

 

Department

Transit

 

Location

This position is required to work in person at 3332 Harvester Road, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

 

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Transit Maintenance the General Service Person (GSP) will be part of a Team that is responsible for ensuring the fleet is cleaned, fueled and ready for dispatch. The GSP’s will contribute to the extensive bus cleaning program and support Operation with bus change-off as required.

 

Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform, driving, fueling, sweeping, litter/trash pickup, vacuuming, checking fluid levels (oil, coolant, windshield washer, diesel exhaust fluid etc.), check tires, removing / dumping fare boxes that may weigh up to 30 lbs; detailed interior cleaning on all Transit vehicles (buses, cars and trucks/vans).
• Will be required to use a variety of cleaning and detergent products to perform interior and exterior cleaning all Transit Vehicles.
• Perform vehicle change off as require by Operations
• Will be required to meet reasonable time expectancy in performing assigned duties

 

Requirements

The successful candidate must possess a Grade 12 education and a valid Ontario GZ licence with the ability to upgrade to a CZ class licence and be mechanically inclined in the use of tools and equipment such as: power washer, vacuum, automatic bus wash, fuel and other fluid dispensers, etc. An acceptable driver’s abstract is required (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire, and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.

 

Each candidate should seriously consider the work environment and the nature of the work being performed.  The environment is conducive to cleaning and maintaining buses.  The work itself is physically demanding, repetitive in nature with continuous monitoring of production levels and quality standards. Shift work can include day, afternoon, night and weekend.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.