Seasonal Park Worker II (Summer 2025)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Seasonal Park Worker II, where you will contribute to maintaining beautiful parks and facilities in a vibrant community. This role involves hands-on work in grass maintenance, horticulture, and supporting special events. You will have the opportunity to work independently while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of park users. If you are passionate about the outdoors and have a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying the summer season in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent with parks-related training or experience.
• Class 'G' Driver’s Licence in good standing; DZ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain town-owned property, including mowing and trimming.
• Set up and take down equipment for special events.

Skills

Parks Maintenance

Horticulture

Forestry

Effective Communication

Equipment Operation

Education

Some High School

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Snow Removal Tools

Job description

Seasonal Park Worker II (Summer 2025) - (25-03)

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Job Details

• Job Title: Seasonal Park Worker II (Summer 2025)
• Organizational Unit: Community Services -> Parks & Facility Services
• Requisition #: 25-03
• Location:
• Shift Type: Days Only
• Job Type: Seasonal/Sessional
• Date Posted: 1/13/2025
• Application Deadline: 5/22/2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Category: Parks & Property Maintenance
• Entry Level:
• Education: Some High School
• Salary Range: $20.92 - $22.20 per hour

Job Description

The contract runs from April to the end of October. Responsibilities include:

1. Grass Maintenance: maintaining town-owned property, mowing lawns, trimming.
2. Special Events: setting up and taking down equipment, supporting recreation during events, maintaining downtown area.
3. Horticulture: gardening tasks such as weeding, planting, pruning, watering shrub beds and planters.
4. Cultural Field Maintenance: maintaining sports fields, including mowing, fertilizing, paint lining, and diamond dragging.
5. General Parks: park maintenance, playground repairs, inspections, and general construction.
6. Forestry: caring for trees along boulevards, trails, and parks, including trimming, pruning, and removal.

Job Requirements

1. High School education or equivalent with formal parks-related training or experience.
2. Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing; DZ preferred for equipment operation.
3. Experience in municipal parks, horticulture/forestry, or sports field/turf maintenance.
4. Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
5. Ability to follow directions, work independently, and handle situations appropriately.
6. Ability to read and understand WHMIS labels, manuals, logs, and incident reports.
7. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and WHMIS procedures.
8. Ability to operate parks equipment such as trucks, trailers, mowers, tractors, and snow removal tools.
9. Effective communication skills with staff, park users, and the public.
10. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.