Parks Maintenance I, II or III

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all parks, pathways, 
sports fields, cemeteries, and related park amenities within the department’s area of responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Level I

1. Operates (at a basic level) the following equipment: chainsaw, front-end loaders, mowers (ride and push), forklift, hand tools, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment;


2. Supports the training, supervision and mentoring of department staff during the summer
   months to ensure that day-to-day functions are followed and refers unusual problems or 
   policy matters to the Parks Foreman; 
   


3. Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks;
   


4. Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the
   areas of the department’s responsibility; 
   


5. Performs construction and maintenance tasks; operates a power saw and brush cutter at
   ground level; falls and bucks trees and performs related park forestry operations; 
   


6. Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal,
   sanding and other related duties; 
   


7. Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy;
   


8. Provides emergency assistance when required;
   


9. Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents
   any required maintenance; and 
   


10. Performs other duties as assigned.
    


11. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
    


12. No experience necessary;
    


13. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
    


14. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred;
    


15. Clean Driver’s Abstract;
    


16. Standard First Aid;
    


17. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
    


18. Flag Person Certificate preferred;
    


19. Fall Protection Certificate preferred;
    


20. Physically able to perform required duties;
    


21. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines;
    


22. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
    


23. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
    


24. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
    


25. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be
    an asset;
    


26. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
    


27. Subject to a criminal record check.

Level II

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;


2. Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field;
   


3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;


4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;


5. Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;


6. Clean driver’s abstract;


7. Fall Protection Certificate;


8. Flag Person Certificate;


9. Standard First Aid;


10. WHMIS Certification;


11. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;


12. CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate;


13. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate;
    


14. Ground Disturbance preferred;


15. Confined Space preferred;
    


16. Physically able to perform required duties;
    


17. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines; 
    


18. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
    


19. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
    


20. Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;
    


21. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
    


22. Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks
    environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset; 
    


23. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
    


24. Subject to a criminal record check.
    

Level III

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape
   Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program; 
   


2. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field;
   


3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
   


4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
   


5. Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement;
   


6. Clean driver’s abstract;
   


7. Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
   


8. Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
   


9. CSA Playground Certificate;
   


10. Fall Protection Certificate;
    


11. Flag Person Certificate;
    


12. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate;
    


13. Confined Space;
    


14. Standard First Aid;
    


15. WHMIS Certification;
    


16. Ground Disturbance;
    


17. Irrigation Certification preferred;
    


18. Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred;
    


19. Proficient in Microsoft Office;
    


20. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines;
    


21. Ability to lead a crew;
    


22. Physically able to perform required duties;
    


23. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
    


24. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
    


25. Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement;
    


26. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
    


27. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an
    asset; 
    


28. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
    


29. Subject to a criminal record check.