Parks Horticulture/Public Works Operator

Town of Orangeville Human Resources•Orangeville, ON

1d•CA$32 - CA$38•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of Parks Horticulture/Public Works Operator in the Community Services department. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, the Town of Orangeville offers an excellent combination of location, small-town charm and urban amenities. Orangeville is committed to a values-based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports employee success. Our values of respect, integrity, team and excellence (RITE) guide how we work together, make decisions and support each other. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

Requirements

Grade 12 secondary school education or equivalent
One (1) year experience working in a municipal parks and public works environment.
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance course
Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License in good standing
Mechanical skills including the ability to operate various parks and public works equipment, and the ability to perform basic maintenance.
Good oral and written communication skills, able to deal with customers and the public in a cordial manner.
Must be in good physical condition, and able to work long hours.

Nice To Haves

Playground Inspection and Certified Pool Operator certifications are considered assets.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Xplor Recreation.

Responsibilities

Conducting operation, maintenance and inspections of associated amenities and facilities which include general repairs, painting, building and maintenance of outdoor rinks, splash pads and playgrounds.
Cleaning, collecting refuse, litter picking and assisting with general maintenance of trees, shrubs, perennial and annual plantings, parks construction.
Assisting with the design and maintenance of horticultural areas that include preparation and planting of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and not limited to watering, pruning, fertilizing, cultivating, mulching and edging.
Performing operation and maintenance of sports fields and turf to include layout of fields, multi-purpose sports pads, grooming, shut down and start-up of irrigation systems, cutting/trimming, top dressing, over seeding, fertilizing, aerating, sodding, and watering in accordance with current cultural practices.
Ensuring the safe and effective operation of a variety of equipment to conduct parks, sports fields, and turf maintenance.
Performing manual labour as required in completing maintenance tasks and other duties which are the responsibility of the Infrastructure Services department.
Operating Town owned or rented small equipment and vehicles used for maintenance of municipal services, including snow and ice removal operations, including, but not limited to trackless machines, two tonne trucks, front end loaders, and walk behind snow blowers.
Performing manual labour as required, such as snow shoveling, transferring sand and salt to winter control equipment and other duties which are the responsibility of the department.
Assisting with winter control operations both during and outside normal working hours.