Parks Maintenance I, II or III

City of Brooks; Brooks; Sur place; CAD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Brooks is seeking a parks operations worker to maintain parks, sports fields, cemeteries, and related amenities. You will operate basic equipment, assist in landscape tasks, and support seasonal staff during summer months. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and safety certifications.

Ability to plan workloads and work both independently and with a team is essential. Eligible candidates should be comfortable with manual tasks, public interaction, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract;
• Standard First Aid;
• Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
• Flag Person Certificate preferred;
• Fall Protection Certificate preferred;
• Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Subject to a criminal record check.

Responsabilités

• Operates basic equipment: chainsaw, loaders, mowers, forklift, hand tools, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment.
• Supports training and supervision of staff during summer months.
• Maintains equipment and tools used daily.
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks; operates saws and pruners; forestry tasks.
• Assists in flower beds, pruning, rink maintenance, snow removal and related duties.
• Ensures City washrooms are clean and tidy.
• Provides emergency assistance when required.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment and documents maintenance; performs other duties.

Connaissances

Public relations

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Workload planning

Independent work

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Horticulture knowledge asset

Outils

Chainsaw Safety Training

Fall Protection Certification

Flag Person Certificate

Standard First Aid

WHMIS Certification

Description du poste

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all parks, pathways,
sports fields, cemeteries, and related park amenities within the department’s area of responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Level I

1. Operates (at a basic level) the following equipment: chainsaw, front-end loaders, mowers (ride and push), forklift, hand tools, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment;
2. Supports the training, supervision and mentoring of department staff during the summer
   months to ensure that day-to-day functions are followed and refers unusual problems or
   policy matters to the Parks Foreman;
   
3. Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks;
   
4. Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the
   areas of the department’s responsibility;
   
5. Performs construction and maintenance tasks; operates a power saw and brush cutter at
   ground level; falls and bucks trees and performs related park forestry operations;
   
6. Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal,
   sanding and other related duties;
   
7. Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy;
   
8. Provides emergency assistance when required;
   
9. Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents
   any required maintenance; and
   
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
    
11. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
    
12. No experience necessary;
    
13. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
    
14. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred;
    
15. Clean Driver’s Abstract;
    
16. Standard First Aid;
    
17. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
    
18. Flag Person Certificate preferred;
    
19. Fall Protection Certificate preferred;
    
20. Physically able to perform required duties;
    
21. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines;
    
22. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
    
23. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
    
24. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
    
25. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be
    an asset;
    
26. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
    
27. Subject to a criminal record check.

Level II

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
2. Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field;
   
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
5. Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;
6. Clean driver’s abstract;
7. Fall Protection Certificate;
8. Flag Person Certificate;
9. Standard First Aid;
10. WHMIS Certification;
11. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
12. CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
13. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate;
    
14. Ground Disturbance preferred;
15. Confined Space preferred;
    
16. Physically able to perform required duties;
    
17. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines;
    
18. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
    
19. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
    
20. Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;
    
21. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
    
22. Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks
    environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset;
    
23. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
    
24. Subject to a criminal record check.
    

Level III

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape
   Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program;
   
2. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field;
   
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
   
4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
   
5. Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement;
   
6. Clean driver’s abstract;
   
7. Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
   
8. Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
   
9. CSA Playground Certificate;
   
10. Fall Protection Certificate;
    
11. Flag Person Certificate;
    
12. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate;
    
13. Confined Space;
    
14. Standard First Aid;
    
15. WHMIS Certification;
    
16. Ground Disturbance;
    
17. Irrigation Certification preferred;
    
18. Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred;
    
19. Proficient in Microsoft Office;
    
20. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines;
    
21. Ability to lead a crew;
    
22. Physically able to perform required duties;
    
23. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
    
24. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
    
25. Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement;
    
26. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
    
27. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an
    asset;
    
28. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
    
29. Subject to a criminal record check.