Park Maintenance Workers

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the stunning Alberta parks as a Park Maintenance Worker! This role offers a chance to work outdoors, maintaining beautiful landscapes and facilities while ensuring visitors have a great experience. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, from lawn care to operating equipment, all while enjoying the natural surroundings. If you are passionate about nature and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the great outdoors and contribute to the preservation of Alberta's parks for future generations. Apply now to be part of a rewarding seasonal experience!

Benefits

Shift premium pay

Training sessions provided

Staff housing may be available

Personal protective equipment provided

Qualifications

• Some high school education or related experience is required.
• Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn maintenance and custodial duties at park facilities.
• Operate small tools and assist with trail maintenance projects.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Custodial duties

Operating small tools

Trail maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Chainsaw operation

Education

Some high school education

Driver's License (Class 5)

First Aid and CPR Level 'C'

Tools

Mowers

Weed wackers

Chainsaws

Brushsaws

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Workers
Job Requisition ID: 65778
Ministry: Forestry and Parks (CA34)
Location: Lakeland District (including Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park)
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 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

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

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 caring for Alberta Park’s facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team in the Lakeland District. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Maintenance Service Workers, and Supervisors 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-to-day operation of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area, Pinehurst Lake Campground and surrounding campgrounds, day use areas, facilities and trail systems.

We are currently looking to hire:
• 2 Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2)
• 1 Equipment Operator (MSW2)
• 11 Park Maintenance Workers (MSW1)

As a Park Maintenance Worker 1 (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lawn maintenance and minor repairs of facilities
• Performing routine custodial and cleaning duties of park facilities
• Operating mowers, weed wackers, and small hand tools.
• 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; 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 the Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2), primary duties include assisting with and performing MSW1 duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as:
• Conducting trail maintenance projects
• Maintaining roads and parking lot areas
• Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance
• Installing and removing docks, maintaining beaches
• Operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, garbage trucks, etc.
• Operating chainsaws, brushsaws and other higher risk equipment
• Assisting with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operating

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 time of 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 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

Additional requirements:
• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract
• Final Candidates may be required to provide an acceptable 5 years commercial 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

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

Terms of Employment:

For the Park Maintenance Worker 1 (MSW1) role: (up to 13 positions)
• Position start/end dates vary (start - early May, early June, mid-June; end dates – early September, end Sept, mid October)

For the Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2) role: (2 positions)
• Position start dates vary (Late April – end of September)

For the Equipment Operator (MSW2) role: (1 position)
• Position start dates Early May – end of September

For all positions:
• 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 Driver’s Abstract. (Will be reimbursed)
• 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)
• 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.

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].