This year's the Semaine nationale des travaux publics takes place from Sunday, May 19 to Saturday, May 25, under the theme “Ta place fais-la en TP”. Cities, municipalities, public and parapublic organizations are invited to open their garage doors and present their residents with the full range of career opportunities in the field.

For this occasion, Ville de Saint-Lazare would like to highlight the roles and responsibilities of the Service des travaux publics and remind all residents that respect is required of all employees, including blue-collar workers.

Let's be polite to communicate better!

The city invites its residents to address blue-collar workers with respect, whatever the situation. In fact, no intimidation or verbal abuse of city employees will be tolerated.

Take a look at this video, which clearly illustrates the two types of interaction that are possible, for example, in the vicinity of a blocked street.

We all have to work, so we might as well respect each other along the way!

Introducing the Service des travaux publics teams

Ville de Saint-Lazare is a green city, renowned for its rural charm and its commitment to preserving the environment. It is dedicated to offering an exceptional quality of life that allows everyone to thrive.

The mandate of the Service des travaux publics is to ensure the long-term viability of municipal infrastructures, in order to provide all residents with a safe and appropriate environment that contributes to their well-being.

The many responsibilities of the Service des travaux publics deserve to be highlighted in recognition of their day-to-day work. Blue-collar workers play an essential role in our community.

In addition to ensuring the successful operations of the various collections in the field, the Service des travaux publics is responsible for all the tasks listed below.

Reception

This team is formed of two employees responsible for greeting citizens, providing information in person and by telephone, and forwarding requests to the right teams.

Endowed with great qualities such as organization, patience and empathy, they offer excellent service to all residents.

Aqueducts, sewers and roads

This team is formed of 9 to 14 blue-collar workers, depending on the season and needs, and ensures the maintenance and smooth operation of the various networks on the territory:

• Aqueduct network (opening and closing of water, water main break , unidirectional flushing, hydrant maintenance, inspection, preventive maintenance of the network)
• Sewer system (preventive cleaning, pipe repairs, treatment unit maintenance, inspection)
• Road network (grading of stone roads, maintenance and repair of asphalt pavement, maintenance of shoulders, snow removal, mechanical sweeping)
• Pedestrian network (sidewalk maintenance, snow removal)
• Drainage network (maintenance and levelling of ditches, maintenance and replacement of absorption wells)

This team is also responsible for branches and Christmas tree collection.

Buildings, material resources and signage

This team, formed of 7 to 8 blue-collar workers depending on the season and requirements, is responsible for:

• Maintenance of municipal buildings (janitorial service, repair and maintenance of various interior and exterior buildings, renovation projects, carpentry)
• Management of electrical and plumbing subcontractors
• Maintenance and repair of the municipal vehicle fleet, including the Service de la sécurité publique et incendie emergency vehicles
• Maintenance, repair and installation of road signs
• Installation of signs used for residents communications
• Material transportation

Parks and green spaces and Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare

A first team, formed of 5 to 17 blue-collar workers, depending on the season and needs, carries out:

• Maintenance, repair and installation of street furniture (cleaning, installation, site cleanliness)
• Maintenance and repair of play structures (cleaning, securing sites)
• Installation and maintenance of sports fields (rinks, aeration, lining, fertilizing, tennis nets, soccer goals)
• Maintenance of municipal lawns and green spaces (lawn cutting, waste collection)
• Implementation of activities and festivities planned by the Service des loisirs
• Maintenance of various types of municipal trails (pedestrian, equestrian)

A second team ensures the cleanliness and smooth running of the Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare:

• Cleanliness of buildings and grounds
• Maintenance of cross-country ski trails, slides, skating rinks, hebertism and the municipal pool
• Creation of structures for special projects, events and the day camp

Horticulture and arboriculture

This team of 3 to 6 people is responsible for:

• Planting trees on city property
• Planting of vegetation
• Pruning and felling trees on city property
• Landscaping maintenance (weeding, pruning, watering, plant division)
• Controlling undesirable weeds
• Decoration of landscaping according to season and event

A team of 7 blue-collar workers with atypical working hours has recently been set up to maximize operations and meet the demands placed on the service.

Versatility and mutual assistance between different teams are common practices and encouraged.

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