Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers (Winagami Lake)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Park Maintenance Workers to join their team for the summer operating season. This role involves maintaining beautiful park facilities, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service to park visitors. Ideal candidates will enjoy working outdoors, possess good physical stamina, and have a commitment to maintaining Alberta's natural beauty. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying the great outdoors. If you are passionate about nature and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Seasonal employment

Shift premium pay

Training sessions provided

Shared staff housing accommodations

Qualifications

• Some high school education or related experience required.
• Experience with hand and power tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on park facilities and equipment.
• Oversee the operation of the wading pool and maintain water quality.
• Assist in supervising and training staff.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Some high school education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

Heavy equipment

Chainsaws

Job description

Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers (Winagami Lake)

Location: Slave Lake Area - Winagami Lake, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers (Winagami Lake)
Job Requisition ID: 66227
Ministry: Forestry and Parks (CA34)
Location: Slave Lake Area – Winagami Lake
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidate Found

Classification and Salary:
Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) – Park Maintenance Worker 1:
$20.14 - $24.22 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
• $2.75 per hour for evenings

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to caring for Alberta Park’s facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team in the Slave Lake Area. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Maintenance Service Workers for the 2025 summer operating season.

Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance and operational duties that support the day use areas, campgrounds, facilities, and trail systems.

We are currently looking to hire Park Maintenance Workers for the following Provincial Parks in the Slave Lake District:
Park Maintenance Worker 1 (MSW1)
• Winagami Lake – 2 positions

Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3)
• Winagami Lake Provincial Park – 1 position

As a Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the wading pool facility.
• Maintaining wading pool water quality and chemical balance.
• Performing routine custodial and cleaning duties of park facilities.
• Responding to in-person requests for information on area amenities and park conditions, as needed.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
• Completing trail and signage projects.
• Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly.
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures, and protocols as well as the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.
• Selling firewood to campers.
• Lawn maintenance and minor repairs of facilities.

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting MSW1 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 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.
• Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the wading pool facility.
• Maintaining wading pool water quality and chemical balance.
• Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
• Installing and removing docks, maintaining 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.
• 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, rain or shine.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Park Maintenance Worker 1 – (Maintenance Service Worker 1)
• Some high school education or directly related experience.
• One year of experience for one year of education.

Park Maintenance Crew Lead– (Maintenance Service Worker 3)
• Some high school education and related training;
• 2 years of directly related experience including supervisory 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:
• High School Diploma is an asset but not required.
• 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.
• Pool Operation certification and/or experience.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.

Terms of Employment:
Position start/end dates vary:
• Late April - Early September (MSW1)
• Late April - Late October (MSW3)
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
• Final Candidates may be required to provide an acceptable 5yr Commercial Driver’s Abstract.
• Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be required.
• Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided.
• 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).
• Shared staff housing accommodations may be available.

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.

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.