Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker

Government of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in maintaining Alberta's beautiful provincial parks! As a Park Maintenance Worker or Crew Lead, you will play a vital role in enhancing visitor experiences by ensuring clean and safe facilities. Your responsibilities will include landscaping, operating various equipment, and conducting maintenance tasks in a dynamic outdoor environment. This opportunity offers a chance to work in diverse weather conditions while making a positive impact on the community. If you are passionate about nature and enjoy hands-on work, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Cultural Awareness and Support

Potential Staff Housing

Training Sessions

Reimbursement for Safety Footwear

Qualifications

• Some high school education or related experience required.
• Chainsaw certification and supervisory experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and maintenance of campgrounds and facilities.
• Operate equipment and assist with trail maintenance and inspections.
• Lead a crew and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment Operation

Maintenance Skills

Customer Service

Safety Protocols

Communication Skills

Education

Some High School Education

Related Training

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Heavy Equipment

Chainsaws

Job description

Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker
Job Requisition ID: 65746
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Various Locations – Hinton, Grande Cache
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates found.

Classification and Salary:
Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) - Park Maintenance Worker:
Based on 40 hours per week: $20.14 - $24.22 per hour

Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) - Park Maintenance Crew Lead:
Based on 40 hours per week: $24.68 - $30.16 per hour

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:
• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:
• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays.
• $2.75 per hour for evenings.

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving a visitor’s experience when visitors come to visit a provincial park, and want to help promote customer service in the parks by maintaining clean facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team at any one of the listed Alberta Provincial Parks and Recreation Area locations within the Yellowhead Management Area.

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Park Maintenance Workers for the 2025 summer season. Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance and operational duties that support the day-to-day operation of campgrounds, day use areas, facilities and trail systems.

We are currently looking to hire:
Hinton – William A. Switzer Provincial Park
• 1 Park Maintenance Crew Lead.
• Park Maintenance Workers.

Grande Cache – Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park, Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area
• 1 Park Maintenance Crew Lead (oversees both areas).
• Park Maintenance Workers (works in both areas).

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing landscaping and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
• Conducting water testing for small water systems.
• Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, pressure washers, ATVs, UTVs.
• Assisting with trail maintenance, beach and dock maintenance.
• Installing and maintaining signage.
• Painting.
• Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly.
• Assisting with hazard tree management and invasive plant management programs.
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent occupational health & safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols; and with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting with and performing (MSW1) duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as:
• Onsite lead for a crew of MSW staff; being accountable for direct site operations and provides input for task scheduling for other staff.
• Assisting with formal inspections, maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Completing trail maintenance projects.
• Maintaining roads and parking lot areas.
• Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
• Installs and removes docks, maintains beaches.
• Operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, skid steers, garbage trucks, etc.
• Operating chainsaws, brush saws and other higher risk equipment.
• Assisting with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down.
• Conducting water testing for small water systems.
• Supporting the operation of various utility systems in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure safe provision of drinking water and wastewater removal/treatment.
• Purchasing and orders supply inventory within budget.
• Assisting with staff training and staff performance reviews.
• Assisting with service contract management.

All positions will require you to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. You have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any type of weather conditions, rain or shine.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

Park Maintenance Worker – Maintenance Service Worker 1
• Some high school education or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education.

Park Maintenance Crew Lead – Maintenance Service Worker 3
• Some high school education or related training, plus two years of related experience or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education and some supervision experience.

Additional Assets to be successful in any of the roles:
• Experience with hand and power tools; good working knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and safety of small equipment.
• Experience working in custodial, landscaping, or similar positions.
• Chainsaw certification.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
• Experience working within a campground setting.
• Supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements:
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Final candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver's Abstract prior to commencement. Depending on location, may require a 5-year commercial Driver's Abstract.
• Prior to hire, recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be needed.

Terms of Employment:

For the Park Maintenance Worker role:
• Late April start date to September end date.

For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role:
• April start date to October end date.

For all positions:
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
• Final Candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement. Depending on location, may require a 5-year Commercial Driver's Abstract. (Will be reimbursed).
• Prior to hire, recognized current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be required for both positions.
• Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided. Certified Safety footwear is not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost.
• These positions will require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory (late April/early May).
• Staff housing may be available.

In your Cover Letter, please indicate your position preference.

In your resume:
• Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience.
• Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT).
• Example: Legal Assistant: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT 3 eight-hour shifts per week)

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:
• Cultural Awareness and Support: We recognize the significance of Indigenous cultural practices and will work with employees to ensure they have the flexibility and support needed to participate in ceremonies, traditions, and other cultural commitments.
• Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Alberta Parks is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at [e-mail].