Parks Operator

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free environment

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

The City of Windsor is seeking a Parks Operator to join our Parks, Recreation and Facilities team. This position involves grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and facility caretaking across city parks and playgrounds.

Responsibilities include operating mowers and tractors, maintaining fields and facilities, and assisting the public in park use. A valid G license is required, along with a post-offer agility test and OHSA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in equipment operation and property maintenance.
• Good public relation skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be available for shifts Sunday through Saturday inclusive of statutory holidays; must hold a valid Class G driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of mowers, tractors and small equipment for grass cutting, fertilizing, snow ploughing, salt spreading and landscape tasks.
• Maintain facilities and grounds including playgrounds, sports fields and picnic areas; keep work areas clean.
• Drive City vehicles as required and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Complete daily logs and forms detailing service work performed and issues encountered.
• Assist the public in using park facilities and monitor compliance with park by-laws and safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Public relations

Teamwork

Record keeping

Minimal supervision

Driver's license

Agility test

OHSA knowledge

Education

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefitsthat supports professional growth.Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment,state-of-the-art facilities,iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks &gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Parks Operator

Job Posting Number: 2026-0373

Posting Type: Internal and External

Posting Period: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Parks, Recreation and Facilities

Union: C.U.P.E. Local 82

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Job Code: 82140

Grade/Class: EA4 - Band 6

Number of Positions: Up to 2

Rate of Pay: $34.53 per hour

Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Various sizes and types of mowers, tractors and small equipment to: Cut grass, spread fertilizer and/or grass seed, use buckets, plough snow, spread salt, groom ball diamonds, dig soil, and other duties associated with landscaping functions;
• Perform various duties related to caretaking of facilities and grounds as assigned including, but not limited to: the maintenance of playgrounds, sport fields, picnic areas and other facilities, including cleaning work areas of litter and debris;
• Will drive “A”, “B” and/or “C” truck as necessary;
• Will perform routine operator/driver maintenance on equipment and vehicles to make adjustments and replace worn parts not requiring a Licensed Mechanic, as well as performing routine maintenance to Facilities;
• Will perform daily check of all equipment as required;
• Prepare daily written logs and forms including but not limited to: service work performed and problems encountered;
• Assist members of the public in the use of the various Park facilities;
• Monitor and report on Parks By-Laws and Regulations, as required;
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in areas, such as: equipment operation and property maintenance;
• Must have good public relation skills and have the ability to work in a team environment;
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
• Must be able to keep records and complete paperwork as assigned;
• Must be available for shifts scheduled Sunday through Saturday inclusive of statutory holidays;
• Must hold and maintain a current, valid and lawful Class G Driver's Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle;
• Must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Will require a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job, if required;
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the hazards associated with the work.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light to heavy level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.