Parks/Public Works Operator

Town of Orangeville Human Resources•Orangeville, ON

4d•CA$32 - CA$38•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of Parks/Public Works Operator in the Community Services department. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The Town of Orangeville is located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, offering a combination of location, small-town charm, and urban amenities. The Town is committed to a values-based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports employee success, guided by values of respect, integrity, team, and excellence (RITE). Employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to residents and contributing to Orangeville being an exceptional place to live in Canada.

Requirements

Completion of Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience working in a municipal parks and public works environment.
Valid Class “DZ” 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.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Xplor Recreation.
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.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Nice To Haves

Standard First Aid/CPR/AED is an asset.
Playground Inspection Certificate is an asset.
Certified Pool Operator is an asset.
Chainsaw Certificate is an asset.
Pesticide certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of duties to maintain and operate public parks, open spaces, trails, sports fields, outdoor rinks, splash pads, roads, and sidewalks, including equipment operations.
Conducting operation and maintenance of various parks and associated amenities and facilities, including general repairs, painting, winter snow and ice control, building/maintenance of outdoor rinks, inspecting playgrounds, cleaning, collecting refuse, litter picking, and snow removal.
Assisting in the general maintenance of trees, shrubs, perennial and annual plantings, parks construction, and maintenance of parks yard and equipment.
Performing operation and maintenance of sports fields and turf maintenance, including layouts, multi-purpose sports pads, grooming, irrigation systems, cutting/trimming, top dressing, over seeding, fertilizing, aerating, sodding, mulching, and watering.
Operating a variety of equipment for parks operation, sports fields, and turf maintenance, and performing daily and seasonal maintenance on equipment/vehicles.
Participating in safety drills and the use of safety equipment.
Performing manual labour and winter control operations both during and outside normal working hours.
Completing maintenance tasks and other duties for the Infrastructure Services Department.
Assisting with the operation and maintenance of the municipal sanitary sewer collection system, storm drainage system, roads, transportation system, sidewalks, and the cemetery.
Organizing all tools and resources required to carry out assigned tasks.
Operating municipally owned or rented equipment including trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other maintenance equipment.
Performing daily and seasonal maintenance on equipment/vehicles, including inspections, oil/hydraulic changes, and greasing.