Parks - Seasonal Employee

Town of Tecumseh • Windsor, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh is currently recruiting for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Seasonal Employee – Parks Labourer, in the Community & Recreation Services Department. Reporting to the Manager Parks & Horticulture, the Seasonal Employee – Parks Labourer is a member of the Community & Recreation Services Department. In a team environment, the Seasonal Employee – Parks Labourer, will perform a variety of duties relating to the maintenance and upkeep of all municipal parks and open spaces including the maintenance of sports turf, tree and plant inventories, with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 secondary school diploma
• Mechanical aptitude
• Minimum of three (3) years field experience
• Ability to operate parks-related equipment
• General knowledge of related safety procedures
• Valid “G” license
• Available to work forty (40) hours each week Sunday through Saturday between the months of March and December annually
• Regular hours of work are between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm

Nice To Haves

• College diploma in Turf Management and/or Horticulture or Agricultural field
• Valid “D” driver’s license with “Z” endorsement
• Previous experience driving a truck with attached trailer
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Genuine ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in the maintenance of sports fields, passive areas, playground areas and grounds
• Previous knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, and associated regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties relating to the maintenance and upkeep of all municipal parks and open spaces
• Maintenance of sports turf
• Tree and plant inventories
• Focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes

What This Job Offers

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