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Duties and Responsibilities:
Parks Division Under the general direction of the Foreman of Parks & Cemeteries
Assist with all aspects of seasonal parks maintenance, including handwork and equipment operation.
Assists with all aspects of the Parks department as required
Operate specialized equipment such as large turf maintenance equipment, as required.
All other related duties as assigned.
Approximate season is early April to end of September.
Some overtime may be required.
Recreation Division Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager
Install and maintain arena ice.
Perform caretaking and maintenance duties as required.
Supervision of patrons at Don Ross Arena.
All other related duties as assigned.
Shifts are primarily evening and weekends.
Some overtime may be required.
Approximate season is end of September to early April.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Finding information
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Provincial Licence / Certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides
Specific Skills
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Dig cemetery graves
- Cut grass
- Construct walkways and driveways
- Clear snow (manually, mechanized equipment, truck or scraper)
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Apply fertilizers
- Rake/ collect refuse
Own Tools/Equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest