Parks Maintenance I, II or III

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

- 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;

- 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;

- Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks;

- Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the
areas of the department’s responsibility;

- 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;

- Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal,
sanding and other related duties;

- Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy;

- Provides emergency assistance when required;

- Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents
any required maintenance; and

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;

- No experience necessary;

- Education or experience in horticulture an asset;

- 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;

- Physically able to perform required duties;

- Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent
interruptions and still meet deadlines;

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;

- Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;

- Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be
an asset;

- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and

- Subject to a criminal record check.

Level II

- Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;

- Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field;

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;

- Education or experience in horticulture an asset;

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;

- Clean driver’s abstract;

- Fall Protection Certificate;

- Flag Person Certificate;

- Standard First Aid;

- WHMIS Certification;

- Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;

- CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate;

- Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate;

- Ground Disturbance preferred;

- Confined Space preferred;

- Physically able to perform required duties;

- Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent
interruptions and still meet deadlines;

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;

- Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;

- Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;

- Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks
environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset;

- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and

- Subject to a criminal record check.

Level III

- Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape
Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program;

- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field;

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;

- Education or experience in horticulture an asset;

- Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement;

- Clean driver’s abstract;

- Pesticide Applicator Certificate;

- Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;

- CSA Playground Certificate;

- Fall Protection Certificate;

- Flag Person Certificate;

- Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate;

- Confined Space;

- Standard First Aid;

- WHMIS Certification;

- Ground Disturbance;

- Irrigation Certification preferred;

- Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred;

- Proficient in Microsoft Office;

- Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent
interruptions and still meet deadlines;

- Ability to lead a crew;

- Physically able to perform required duties;

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;

- Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement;

- Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;

- Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an
asset;

- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and

- Subject to a criminal record check.