Park Maintenance Lead: Grounds & Facilities

Burnaby; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby's Developed Parks unit is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker responsible for maintenance, repair and minor construction in park and recreational areas, including care of sports fields, picnic and beach areas. The role involves supervising other staff, ensuring safety, enforcing park policies, and performing routine repairs using tools and equipment such as leaf blowers, mowers and power saws.

Schedule is 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday when possible.

Qualifications

• Up to high school graduation and sound experience in parks operations and maintenance tasks or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of park areas, buildings, facilities and applicable rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of methods, practices and tools used in routine repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment for grass fields, picnic, beach areas.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public and explain park policies; operate equipment such as leaf blowers, ride on rollers, lawnmowers, weed eaters and power saw.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment for lawn, turf and playground maintenance.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License for British Columbia is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair park areas and facilities, including sports fields and entertainment spaces.
• Supervise one or more junior staff performing related tasks.
• Encourage proper use of park assets (picnic, beach areas) and ensure safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and litter collection; operate related equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Leaf blowers

Ride-on rollers

Lawnmowers

Gas-powered weed eaters

Power saws

Job description

City of Burnaby's Developed Parks unit is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker responsible for maintenance, repair and minor construction in park and recreational areas, including care of sports fields, picnic and beach areas. The role involves supervising other staff, ensuring safety, enforcing park policies, and performing routine repairs using tools and equipment such as leaf blowers, mowers and power saws.

Schedule is 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday when possible.