Parks Labourer (Continuous)

CivicInfo BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental benefits

Health and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Work-life balance

On-site parking

Job summary

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is seeking a Parks Labourer to care for RDCO parks, trails and landscapes in West Kelowna. The role includes mowing, pruning, irrigation, cleaning facilities and operating landscaping equipment.

Work hours are 40 per week, Sunday to Thursday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a hourly wage of 34.70 CAD. Must have Grade 11+, valid BC driver’s license with heavy trailer endorsement, and be comfortable working outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Completed grade 11 (or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 months of experience in parks, landscaping, irrigation, or related field.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and stamina for manual outdoor work in all weather.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with heavy trailer endorsement (Code 20).
• Able to complete a satisfactory vulnerable sector police information check.
• Organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping duties: mow, trim, prune, plant, fertilize, weed, and maintain lawns, shrubs, trees.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems, including valves, pipes and sprinkler heads.
• Maintain parks, trails, beaches, and playgrounds; pick up litter, empty bins, clean washrooms, perform seasonal cleanups.
• Carry out minor facility and construction tasks: painting, plumbing, carpentry, graffiti removal, brick/stone work, fence/boardwalk repairs.
• Support waterfront programs and equipment changes; assist with buoys, docks and swim lines.
• Snow and ice control; shovelling, plowing, applying sand, and snow removal with hand tools and equipment.
• Operate vehicles and machinery; inspect, fuel, lubricate, change attachments, keep areas clean.
• Maintain records using GIS; track time, haulage, and service orders; update asset inventories.
• Assist Team Leads and Park Rangers with priorities and planning daily activities.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Public relations

Groundskeeping

Education

Grade 11 or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Small tools handling

Job description

Do you have a general understanding of park and landscape maintenance techniques? Do you have strong time management, organizational and public relation skills? If so, we want you on our Parks Services Team!

The Parks Labourer (continuous) is responsible for the care, maintenance, and enhancement of RDCO parks, trails and natural landscapes. Duties may include pruning, mowing, aerating, fertilizing, turf maintenance and repair, irrigation system operation and maintenance, tree and shrub care, mulching, and other groundskeeping tasks. You will also operate small equipment and machinery commonly used in landscaping and horticultural work, including mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and similar tools to support horticultural, turf, and landscaping operations. This position will have primary interaction with the public and requires a friendly, helpful demeanor coupled with an interest in working in a parks environment in order to assist in achieving the departmental strategic goals.

1. Operations and Maintenance

• Perform landscaping duties including mow, trim, prune, plant, fertilize, weed and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees.
• Maintain and repair irrigation including valves, pipes and sprinkler heads.
• Maintain parks, trails, beaches and playgrounds by picking up litter, empty garbage bins, removing leaves, cleaning washrooms, brush cutting trails and conducting seasonal cleanups.
• Perform minor facility and construction work such as painting, basic plumbing and carpentry, graffiti removal, brick/stone work, fence and boardwalk repairs.
• Support waterfront and seasonal programs to include the install/removal of buoys, docks, swim lines and assist with equipment changeovers.
• Snow and ice control during winter months such as shovelling, plowing, applying sand and clearing snow using hand tools and equipment.
• Performing general labour tasks such as shovelling, raking, sweeping, loading/unloading materials, moving lumber and preparing work areas.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment with inspecting, fueling, lubricating, changing attachments and keeping tools and vehicles clean.
• Ensuring record keeping and inventory is conducted utilizing GIS software to include tracking time, haulage and service work orders that update asset inventories and computer records.
• Assist Team Leads and Park Rangers in providing input on daily priorities and recommend maintenance and annual program demands or changes.

2. Customer Service and Communications

• Provide public information by providing information, bylaw education, problem solving and explain park and facility usage types.
• Deliver frontline service by acting as first contact with the public and handling inquiries courteously and tactfully.
• Report and inform the Team Lead and Park Rangers of public concerns and provide feedback on operations and infrastructure.
• Assist the Team Lead with monitoring and communicating with approved contractors supporting service delivery to the public.
• Support daily operations by participating in planning daily Parks activities.
• Handle sensitive tasks such as the removal of dead animals.

3. Risk Management and Health & Safety

• Follow safety regulations meeting WorkSafeBC and District policies and established safe work procedures.
• Identify, report and correct hazards by conducting park and trail hazard inspections and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain safe assets including playgrounds, swimming equipment and trails through inspection and repair.
• Operate safely all vehicles, equipment and tools responsibly and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Assist in emergency responses such as flooding, fires and landslides, reporting injuries or damage and notify management as required.
• Participate in safety culture by attending safety meetings, keeping accurate operational records and applying risk management principles in daily duties.

4. Other related duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you must have completed grade 11 (or equivalent), has a minimum of 6 months of experience in parks, landscaping, irrigation, or a related field. You must have sufficient physical strength and stamina to do manual outdoor work in all types of weather and be comfortable working at times by yourself. You must have a valid class 5 BC drivers license with a heavy trailer endorsement (Code 20), as well as be able to complete a satisfactory vulnerable sector police information check. This position requires experience using small tools and equipment safely, understanding facility and infrastructure maintenance, cleaning, construction techniques, and safe operation of ATV’s, lawn equipment and tractors. You must be organized, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a team player.

This is a permanent, full-time, CUPE 338 position that works 40-hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position has an hourly wage of $34.70 and will work out of the West Zone, located in West Kelowna.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers a variety of perks from competitive compensation, dental, health and vision benefits, paid vacation, pension plan, training and development, opportunities for advancement, work-life balance, on-site parking, and the opportunity to contribute and make a change within the community.

About the Regional District of Central Okanagan

We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. The RDCO recognizes, honours, and respects the syilx/ Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is made up of a dedicated team of people who care about the community we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes benefits, Municipal Pension Plan and professional development. We are located in one of the most desirable places to live in BC, in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. The appeal of Okanagan Lake and the natural beauty of the surroundings continue to draw people to the valley. Our lifestyle is second to none especially for those who live to enjoy the outdoors.

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