Job Order Detail

Description

The Town of Kindersley is seeking a Parks Labourer to join its team in the Department of Community Services. From time to time, the Parks Labourer will be required to fulfill the duties of the Recreation Labourer in addition to those listed below.
A summary of this position is below. For a detailed job description, visit www.kindersley.ca/jobs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-    High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
-    Standard First Aid & CPR
-    WHMIS (will be provided upon employment)
-    Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License
-    Experience operating relevant equipment and hand tools
-    Good record of physical fitness
-    Ability to work with and respect to fellow workers, management, Council and the general public
-    Green space maintenance knowledge an asset
-    Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
-    Strong communication, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
-    Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
-    Effectiveness in safety and productivity
-    Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
-    Ice maintenance knowledge an asset

Duties and Responsibilities:
-    Assist with community beautification efforts including picking up and disposing of garbage, cleaning public washroom, and other such duties
-    Plant seeds, bulbs, plants, apply mulch and fertilizers as directed
-    Operate hand tools and related landscape equipment as required.  
-    Inspect assigned areas for plant damage, disease, soil erosion, or landscape problems
-    Identify plants, insects, pests and diseases as appropriate
-    Provide proper maintenance and care of shrubs, trees, flowers and groundcovers as  instructed by the Parks Manager
-    Participate in cultivation requirements for decorative plantings and ornamental beds as directed by the Parks Manager
-    Perform other duties as assigned