Parks & Grounds Tech (North) – Full-Time

City of Kawartha Lake; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Labourer, Community Services to assist in planting, park maintenance, and facility upkeep at North Area locations (Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Woodville).

The role involves grass cutting, washroom upkeep, litter control, fee collection, snow/ice duties, playground maintenance, and trail work. Requires H.S. diploma, horticulture experience, WHMIS knowledge, and a valid G license.

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 and various motorized equipment; knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with the public and staff.
• Initiative and commitment to quality improvement and process sharing with management.
• Time-management skills to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence.
• Criminal Record Check required upon conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds.
• Perform parks grass cutting and maintenance; litter collection and waste container servicing.
• Maintain washrooms, park furniture, shelters and other facilities at park locations.
• Collect fees and issue receipts for trailer sites, docks 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 parks for vandalism and secure facilities nightly.
• Perform winter snow and ice control as required.
• Assist with recreation trail inspection and maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Parks maintenance

WHMIS & health & safety

Tool operation

Time management

Communication

G-class driver's license

Criminal record check

Education

Secondary School diploma with facility maintenance education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Labourer, Community Services to assist in planting, park maintenance, and facility upkeep at North Area locations (Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Woodville).

The role involves grass cutting, washroom upkeep, litter control, fee collection, snow/ice duties, playground maintenance, and trail work. Requires H.S. diploma, horticulture experience, WHMIS knowledge, and a valid G license.