Operations Worker II - TFT/AUX

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance its core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. The Operations Worker II is responsible for a variety of tasks, which can include heavy physical effort and agility and the use of hand and/or motorized tools used for general horticulture maintenance, brushing for restoration projects, and trail maintenance. These roles will contribute to the overall care and maintenance of Vancouver Parks. A current and valid Class 5 or higher Drivers License is a requirement of this position. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out the responsibilities of the position. Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the Department. Applicants will be required to provide a current drivers’ abstract and claims history report. The successful candidates must be prepared to work in various park locations within the organization. Functional and or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required. We have full time hours (7:00am - 3:30pm), Monday to Friday until December 2026 or Auxiliary hours (less than full time + weekends) until December 2026.

Requirements

• Up to completion of high school and some work experience in basic labour
• Class 5 or higher Drivers License for the Province of British Columbia
• Knowledge of safe work procedures
• Sound knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the work
• Some knowledge of construction and landscape maintenance tasks
• Some knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the establish practices in carrying out the work
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgement and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work
• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment
• Skill in the use a variety of tools related to landscape maintenance
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects
• Ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting
• Ability to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas
• Ability to work on ladders
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces
• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record is required
• 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
• Candidates must attach a copy of their five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Candidates must attach a copy of their five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Nice To Haves

• Horticulture training or experience

Responsibilities

• Digging, planting, weeding, raking and edging flowerbeds
• Sweeping and clearing pathways
• Cutting grass, operating mowers, using line trimmers and general turf care equipment
• Collecting and removing litter
• Other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED