Park Attendant - Parks Maintenance

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver seeks a dedicated Park Attendant for temporary full-time employment, responsible for park maintenance tasks such as turf care, waste collection, and general upkeep of public spaces. Ideal candidates will exhibit physical strength, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to community well-being.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in turf grass maintenance and horticulture preferred.
• Experience with landscaping tools like mowers, trimmers.
• Ability to perform manual outdoor work in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform various park maintenance tasks including turf grass maintenance.
• Assist with park construction, graffiti removal, and waste collection.
• Interact with park users providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Park Operations

Turf grass maintenance

Horticulture

Waste collection

Education

Class 5 Driver’s License for BC

Tools

Landscaping power tools

Job description

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PARK ATTENDANT - PARKS MAINTENANCE

(Temporary Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Parks Department is accepting applications for a temporary full-time Park Attendant, responsible for park maintenance tasks, including turf grass maintenance, horticulture and waste collection.

The successful candidate may also be assisting with: park construction; graffiti removal, sign and trail maintenance, playground maintenance; snow removal, and other related duties as operationally required. The position is considered manual work, requiring strength, effort and stamina. Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Applicant Requirements

• An aptitude/interest in Park Operations;
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: turf grass maintenance, horticulture and/or waste collection;
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather;
• An ability to exercise excellent customer service skills when interacting with park users and the public;
• An ability to build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with the public and staff;
• Experience with the safe operation of landscaping power tools (i.e. line trimmer, mower, hedge trimmer);
• Knowledge of, and the ability to make decisions in accordance with, departmental policies, practices, rules and regulations related to the work performed;
• Experience driving large trucks on streets and within parks in and around people; and
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of BC.
• Experience operating tractors, ride on mowers and chainsaw considered an asset.
  
  

During the assessment process, candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver’s Abstract to [e-mail]. You can obtain your Driver’s Abstract by contacting ICBC at 604-661-2255 or by submitting a request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/. This position is expected to be required late spring into the early fall. Candidates must be available for the duration of this period. The length of these assignments will be dependent upon operational requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Full-time

Hours Of Work

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate Of Pay

$30.88 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with three steps increase after certain hours.

Closing Date

11:59 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal on our website at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen to be interviewed will be contacted.

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