Seasonal Labourer - Parks

Richmond HillRichmond Hill, ON
CA$28 - CA$28Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Parks Foreperson, the Seasonal Labourer - Parks will assist with the scheduled maintenance of parks and open spaces. This includes grounds maintenance and winter control, inspection and repair of municipal infrastructure.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Standard First Aid and CPR certification
  • Experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance including winter maintenance
  • Sound knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment application for several functional areas of parks maintenance work
  • Exercise some independent judgment and initiative
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Can effectively work under pressure and handle difficult customer situations
  • Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
  • Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
  • Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
  • Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
  • Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
  • Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
  • Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
  • Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Nice To Haves

  • Post-secondary education in parks operations, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields is an asset
  • Experience in the operation of various grounds maintenance equipment used in parks or landscaping e.g. cord trimmers, mowers, tractors and trucks is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Work within a crew to maintain various parks and municipal properties
  • Investigate, assist and/or take corrective action for enquiries from the public, reporting issues to the Foreperson
  • Perform duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and City policies, procedures and practices.
  • Able to work various shifts including days, statutory holidays, evenings and weekends
  • Other duties as assigned
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