Outdoor Park Patrol & Facility Maintenance - Temporary

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey in Surrey, BC is seeking a Parks Labourer for Park Patrol & Facility Maintenance. This temporary full-time role supports park facilities, patrolling, inspections, and maintenance in practical outdoor settings.

The position runs approximately November to June, 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, requiring physical work in all weather and good customer service when engaging park users.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
• Relevant training and experience performing manual labour and/or physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with the public.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform heavy manual work.
• Police Information Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and provide a driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct park patrols, facility inspections, and maintenance activities within active city parks.
• Monitor parks and facilities, identify maintenance concerns, and document issues requiring follow-up or repair.
• Interact professionally with park users, community groups, and members of the public, providing information and addressing concerns as appropriate.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance activities on park facilities, structures, and amenities.
• Locate and reference operational documents, procedures, and asset information to support maintenance and repair work.
• Follow established safe work procedures and practices.
• Perform physically demanding work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Complete other related duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Public interaction

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Police Information Check

Vulnerable Sector Check

Driver's abstract

Job description

City of Surrey in Surrey, BC is seeking a Parks Labourer for Park Patrol & Facility Maintenance. This temporary full-time role supports park facilities, patrolling, inspections, and maintenance in practical outdoor settings.

The position runs approximately November to June, 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, requiring physical work in all weather and good customer service when engaging park users.