Grounds & Parks Maintenance Worker

Natural Factors; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Grounds and Parks Maintenance Worker to ensure the safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities. The role involves operating maintenance equipment and performing inspections. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications, along with strong teamwork and communication skills. This is an on-site position with various benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Drug coverage

Healthcare spending account

Virtual care (telemedicine)

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Mental health support

Travel insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and outdoor sports facilities.
• Acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of sports and recreation facilities for safety.
• Ensure playgrounds and recreation fields are free of litter.
• Operate equipment such as mowers and trimmers.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

CPR and Basic First Aid

Valid Driver’s License (Ontario)

Job description

Who We Are

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the Recreation Facility Supervisor, the Grounds and Parks Maintenance Worker performs inspections of sports and recreation facilities and play fields for serviceability and safety. They ensure playgrounds and recreation fields are free of litter; remove weeds and debris around the facilities, as required. The Grounds and Parks Maintenance Worker will operate equipment such as mowers and trimmers; maintains ball diamonds and track, as required. They are responsible for applying water to soccer pitch and ball diamonds, as required.

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Current CPR And Basic First Aid Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License (Ontario)

Experience

In grounds maintenance

In outdoor sports facilities and equipment maintenance

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements

English Essential

Benefits Available

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Other Information

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

START DATE

As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.

Ontario