Park Maintenance Worker

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

Job summary

Join the Maintenance Team at a provincial park as a Park Maintenance Worker. You'll perform custodial duties, maintain facilities, and ensure a clean environment for visitors. The role requires physical stamina and a commitment to customer service. Ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and want to contribute to Alberta's natural beauty.

Benefits

Cultural Awareness and Support

Staff housing may be available

Qualifications

• Experience working in custodial or similar positions.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Experience with minor maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties of park facilities.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers and mowers.
• Complete administrative tasks like timesheets and expense claims.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Full or Part-Time : Wage

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 : Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1)

Salary : $20.14 - $24.22 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. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

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 William A. Switzer Provincial Park 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 completing routine custodial, maintenance and operational duties that support the day-to-day operation of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities within William A. Switzer Provincial Park.

The majority of work for this position requires the handling of chemicals to complete various janitorial duties. This job can be physically demanding and requires basic understanding of computer operations for minor administrative tasks such as time entry and approval.

We are currently looking to hire :

• 2 Park Maintenance Workers

As a Park Maintenance Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Performing daily janitorial duties of park facilities such as washrooms, outhouses, picnic shelters, shower houses and any other assigned areas; disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, washing, cobweb removal, stocking up supplies, etc.
• Daily garbage and recycling removal, picking of garbage throughout the park.
• Other janitorial duties throughout park, such as but not limited to, pressure washing recycling bins and garbage bins, cleaning exterior of buildings, washing windows, cleaning signage.
• Seasonal deep clean of facilities at beginning and end of season.
• Campsite cleaning.
• Group site cleaning.
• Cleaning supply inventory counts, requesting supplies as needed.
• Painting.
• Organization and cleaning of maintenance shop.
• Operating equipment such as pressure washers, leaf blowers, mowers, trimmers, UTV’s.
• Performing landscaping and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining signage.
• Assisting with trail maintenance, beach and dock maintenance.
• Responding to in-person requests for information on area amenities and park conditions, as needed.
• Reporting all maintenance concerns to supervisor accordingly.
• Ensuring that your work vehicle is kept clean and presentable.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Some high school education or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education.

Additional requirements include :

• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Final candidates will be required to provide a standard 5-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement. (Will be reimbursed).
• Prior to hire, a recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C" / AED Certificate is needed.

Additional Assets to be successful in the role :

• Experience working in custodial, or similar positions.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
• Experience working within a campground setting.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Experience with minor maintenance i.e. Painting, minor plumbing repairs.

For the Park Maintenance Worker role (2 positions) :

• Late April start date to early September end date.

Terms of Employment :

• 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 type of weather conditions, rain or shine.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).
• Final candidates will be required to provide a standard 5-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement. (Will be reimbursed).
• Prior to hire, a recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C" / AED Certificate is needed.
• Adherence to the 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 beginning of employment are mandatory (late April / early May).
• Staff housing may be available.

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).

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.

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 [emailprotected] .