Parks Maintenance

Town of Caledon; Caledon; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is seeking motivated individuals for the Parks Maintenance position, focusing on maintenance tasks throughout parks and facilities. Candidates should possess a grade 12 education, experience with maintenance equipment, and demonstrate strong organizational and customer service skills. This role requires flexibility in hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of a grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Experience in landscape/park maintenance is an asset.
• Valid Restricted Class ‘A’ driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee park maintenance operations including grass cutting and waste management.
• Operate small equipment such as tractors and mowers.
• Lead the work of TFTs and students as directed by the Supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Post-secondary diploma in related field

Tools

Light trucks

Chippers

Chainsaws

Job description

Job Details

Description

The Opportunity

Duties

Reporting directly to the Parks Supervisor, this role is responsible for providing an overall level of maintenance to the Parks system in the Town of Caledon. As Parks Maintenance, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Oversee and carry out park maintenance operations throughout parks, facilities and streetscape environments including but not limited to cutting grass, shrub bed maintenance, grooming ball diamonds, ensure cleanliness of Town buildings, waste management and removing litter.
• Operate small equipment including light trucks, tractors, mowers, tree chipper, chainsaws etc.
• Maintain equipment used for parks/tree maintenance including preventative maintenance.
• Implement traffic control plans in accordance with Book 7 when required.
• Lead the work of TFTs and students as directed by the Supervisor, Parks.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking motivated individuals with completion of a grade 12 education or equivalent. Post-secondary diploma in a closely related field and experience in landscape/park maintenance environment would be an asset. Our ideal candidates have experience in operation and light servicing of vehicles (light trucks, chippers, chainsaws) and equipment. We are seeking individuals with a valid Restricted Class ‘A’ driver’s licence, with no more than 3 or more demerit points, daily access to a vehicle and the ability to work after hours and on weekends, as required.

The ideal candidates will have demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. We are seeking individuals with superior customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work within a team environment.

This position offers a rate of pay of $32.09, based on a 40-hour work week.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at [phone] Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until July 9, 2025 12:00PM.