Park Maintenance Workers 1, 3

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in Alberta's beautiful parks as a Park Maintenance Worker or Crew Lead. This role involves outdoor work, maintaining facilities, and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of park visitors. With positions available at Lesser Slave Lake and Hilliard's Bay, you will be part of a passionate group committed to preserving the natural beauty of Alberta. Ideal candidates are motivated, organized, and ready to tackle various tasks from lawn maintenance to operating heavy equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the community and enjoying the great outdoors.

Benefits

Shift Premium Pay

Shared Staff Housing Accommodations

Outdoor Work Environment

Training Provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and custodial duties in parks.
• Assist in supervising staff and managing operations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Customer Service

Education

Some High School Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers (Lesser Slave Lake and Hilliard's Bay)

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers (Lesser Slave Lake and Hilliard's Bay)
Job Requisition ID: 66223
Ministry: Forestry and Parks (CA34)
Location: Slave Lake Area – Lesser Slave Lake and Hilliard’s Bay
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 Area:
Park Maintenance Worker 1 (MSW1)
• Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park – 3 positions
• Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park – 1 position

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

As a Maintenance Service Worker (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
• 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

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
• Completes trail maintenance projects
• Maintains roads and parking lot areas
• Assists with playground routine inspections and maintenance
• Installs and removes docks, maintains beaches
• Operates heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, skid steers, garbage trucks, etc.
• Operates chainsaws, brushsaws, and other higher risk equipment
• Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down
• Conducting water testing for small water systems
• Supports the operation of various utility systems in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure safe provision of drinking water and wastewater removal/treatment
• Conducts purchasing and orders supply inventory within budget
• Assists with staff training and staff performance reviews
• Assists 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
• 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.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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 5-year 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

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. It is recommended that applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator.

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 accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at [e-mail].