Park Maintenance Labourer II (Long-Term Temporary)

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Alberta is looking for a temporary full-time Parks Maintenance Labourer II to perform essential park and trail operations. The successful candidate will manage park cleanliness and winter accessibility tasks, operate various equipment safely, and adhere to safety protocols. Solid experience in lawn care, mechanical aptitude, and a valid driver's license are essential. This position offers a chance to work outdoors from March to November, performing hands-on maintenance duties and contributing to community safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
• Mechanical knowledge to repair lawn maintenance equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operation and maintenance of parks and trails.
• Safely operate equipment including lawn mowers and tractors.
• Conduct snow removal and ice management.

Skills

Lawn care experience

Mechanics knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork ability

Effective communication

Education

Valid class 5 driver’s license

Emergency First Aid certificate

Defensive Driving course certificate

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Utility terrain vehicles

Job description

Posted on: Dec 17, 2025

Posted by: Sturgeon County

Summary

Sturgeon County is hiring a temporary full-time (up to 39 weeks – approximately March 2 to November 27, 2026), Parks Maintenance Labourer II position. This role performs park and trail operation and maintenance activities within Sturgeon County.

This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites. The position works 7 am to 5:30 pm (10 hour days) Tuesday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Park and Trail Asset Operation and Maintenance (30%)

• Performs daily operation and maintenance of sport fields, playgrounds, trails, picnic sites, washrooms and other assets and improvements within County parks and open spaces, which includes waste/refuse management, grooming, sweeping, cleaning, and janitorial servicing.
• Safely operates various equipment to perform work including push and riding lawn mowers, skid steers, tractors, weed trimmers, utility terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, trailers, and power tools.

Turf Management (30%)

• Performs mowing on Sturgeon County lands, including developed parks and along Sturgeon County’s trail network utilizing a variety of riding mowing systems.
• Trims grass and weeds around obstacles within parks and open spaces.

Winter Accessibility, Snow, and Ice Control (20%)

• Completes snow removal and ice management on trails and surrounding park and open space assets.
• Completes skating trail and ice surface maintenance and construction.
• Hauls equipment to various worksites across Sturgeon County.

Inspections and Risk Management (10%)

• Performs inspections and addresses corrective actions as required such as removal of obstacles and hazards.
• Participates in a rotational weekend schedule as required to address emergent risks and safety issues within Public Parks and Open Spaces.

Other Related Duties (10%)

• Assists with preparations for and attendance at special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
• Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.

Requirements

• Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
• Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.
• Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain lawn maintenance equipment.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Minimum Emergency First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Ground Disturbance level ll certification or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
• Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain.
• Utility terrain vehicle training or ability to obtain.WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain.
• Related Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others.
• Problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues.