Parks & Community Groundskeeper (Full-Time)

City of Kawartha Lake; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Labourer, Community Services to support parks and open spaces across Central and South locations including Lindsay, Omemee, Little Britain and Manvers.

Responsibilities include planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds, grass mowing, washroom and park facilities upkeep, litter control, equipment operation and routine inspections. Valid Ontario G license required; skill testing may apply.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma with additional education related to facility maintenance.
• Experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis on horticulture, landscape construction, sportsfield and parks maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, various motorized equipment, with knowledge of equipment preventative maintenance.
• Professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy and treat sensitive information with tact.
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills with the public, council and staff.
• Initiative and commitment to quality improvement and sharing process improvements with management.
• Time-management skills and ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills related to area of expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence.
• Criminal Record Check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds.
• Perform parks grass cutting and maintenance, including litter collection and waste container servicing.
• Maintain washrooms, park furniture, shelter facilities and other park buildings.
• Collect fees and issue receipts for sites and launches.
• Perform tree maintenance and planting.
• Maintain sportsfields and prep for user groups.
• Operate machinery and equipment related to grounds maintenance.
• Assist with playground equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Patrol and monitor parks for vandalism and secure facilities nightly.
• Perform winter snow and ice control functions as required.
• Assist with recreation trail inspection and maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Health & safety

WHMIS

Equipment operation

Privacy & discretion

Communication

Initiative

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Secondary School diploma with additional education related to facility maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools / motorized equipment

Job description

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Labourer, Community Services to support parks and open spaces across Central and South locations including Lindsay, Omemee, Little Britain and Manvers.

Responsibilities include planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds, grass mowing, washroom and park facilities upkeep, litter control, equipment operation and routine inspections. Valid Ontario G license required; skill testing may apply.