Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing Alberta's natural beauty! As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining campgrounds and facilities, ensuring visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. This seasonal position offers the chance to work outdoors, tackle diverse tasks from landscaping to equipment operation, and lead a team of maintenance staff. With competitive wages and opportunities for skill development, this role is perfect for those who love nature and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference in Alberta's parks, apply now and embark on an exciting journey this summer!

Benefits

Shift Premium Pay

Training Sessions

Potential Staff Housing

Reimbursement for Safety Footwear

Qualifications

• Some high school education or related experience required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and maintenance of campgrounds and facilities.
• Operate equipment and assist with trail maintenance and inspections.
• Lead a team and manage site operations as a Crew Lead.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment Operation

Maintenance Tasks

Customer Service

Safety Protocols

Education

Some High School Education

First Aid and CPR Certification

Driver's License

Tools

Chainsaws

Mowers

ATVs

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker
Job Requisition ID: 65853
Ministry: Forestry and Parks (CA34)
Location: Beauvais Lake Provincial Park – Pincher Creek and Park Lake Provincial Park - Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time:
Hours of Work: 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 1:
$20.14 - $24.22 per hour
Maintenance Service Worker 2 (MSW2) – Park Maintenance Worker 2:
$23.38 - $28.34 per hour
Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) – Park Maintenance Crew Lead:
$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 by maintaining facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team at one of the following Alberta Provincial Parks:
• Beauvais Lake Provincial Park
• Park Lake Provincial Park

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible 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:
• 2 Park Maintenance Worker 3’s
• 1 Park Maintenance Worker 2
• 10 Park Maintenance Worker 1’s

As a Park Maintenance Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing landscaping, building cleaning, and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas, and facilities.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
• Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, ATVs, etc.
• Assisting with trail maintenance, beach, and dock maintenance.
• Installing and maintaining signage.
• 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 a Park Maintenance Worker (MSW 2), primary duties are to assist Parks Maintenance Supervisor at manual functions, and being accountable for direct sites equipment operations including:
• Assisting with formal and informal inspections, maintenance, and servicing of equipment.
• Operating heavy equipment such as sewer truck, loaders, skid steers, garbage trucks, etc.
• Completing trail maintenance projects.
• Maintaining roads and parking lot areas.
• Assisting with routine playground inspections and maintenance.
• Installing and removing docks, maintaining beaches.
• Operating chainsaws, brush saws, and other higher-risk equipment.
• Landscaping and Facility Maintenance as required per work location.

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting MSW1 Workers with the duties mentioned above in addition to administrative and supervisory tasks such as:
• Onsite lead for a crew of MSW staff. Accountable for direct site operations and for leading the task scheduling for other staff.
• Assisting with formal inspections, maintenance, and servicing of equipment.
• Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
• Assisting with docks installation and removals, maintaining beaches.
• Conducting 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays. You have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and will be paid for the number of hours worked. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any weather conditions.

Competencies relevant to Maintenance Worker positions include:

Agility – ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments – leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking – understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others – a commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Park Maintenance Worker 1 – (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 Worker 2– (Maintenance Service Worker 2)
• Some high school education and one year of related experience 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, 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 requirements:
• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate the above assets in their resume or cover letter.

Terms of Employment:

For the Park Maintenance Worker 1 role:
• Early May start date to late early September end date.

For the Park Maintenance Worker 2 role:
• April start date to October end date.

For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role:
• April/early May start date to late September/early October end date.

For all positions:
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
• Final Candidates will be required to provide an acceptable 3yr Driver’s Abstract. (Will be reimbursed).
• Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate.
• 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 (early May).
• Staff housing may be available.

In your Cover Letter and during the online application process, 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: Maintenance Foreman: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight-hour shifts per week).

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.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
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].