Outdoor Site Maintenance

The Forks; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public space management organization in Winnipeg seeks an Outdoor Site Maintenance worker for year-round maintenance and visitor assistance. Responsibilities include grounds care, safety reporting, and event setup. Candidates should be friendly, able to lift 50 lbs, and willing to work in various weather conditions. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and assist visitors.
• Available for various shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable learning new tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with year-round grounds maintenance.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance issues.
• Monitor site supplies inventory and communicate needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work independently

Ability to work outdoors in various weather

Tools

Skid steers

Tractors

Utility vehicles

Zambonis

Job description

Overview

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Outdoor Site Maintenance will work on The Forks 52-acre site, to ensure the outdoor public spaces are clean, beautiful, safe, and welcoming for all visitors. This includes maintaining outdoor spaces, supporting with the set-up and take-down of events, reporting potential safety issues, and assisting visitors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with year-round grounds maintenance, including lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, patio setup, pressure washing, pest control, trail grooming, snow clearing, and maintaining safe, slip-free walkways to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor environment.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance issues through The Forks communication channels.
• Monitor site supplies inventory and communicate needs to Site Supervisor.
• Perform additional duties that include encampment cleanup, waste collection, setup and take down of events, and interacting with and assisting visitors.

Qualifications

• Is friendly and can assist visitors in a welcoming manner.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts that will include weekends, holidays, evenings, and other shifts as required.
• Has strong communication skills and is able to work with various teams of The Forks.
• Has excellent time management and pays close attention to detail.
• Is able to resolve issues quickly and independently.
• Is able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Is capable of working outdoors, in a variety of extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold temperatures, snow, and rain.
• Is comfortable learning how to use new tools and equipment such as skid steers, tractors, utility vehicles, trailers and Zambonis.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Application

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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