Temporary Environmental Service Worker (3 months in duration)

Department

Operations & Environmental Services

Job Type

Temporary

Number of Positions

1

Affiliation

Non-Union

Compensation Range

$33.14 - $35.89

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Sportsfields and Park Maintenance, the Environmental Services Worker, is responsible to deliver a wide range of services relating to the maintenance of Town facilities, parks, and open space. Includes service delivery of cutting of grass, collection of litter, emptying waste receptacles, assisting with maintenance activities/minor repairs to infrastructure, and trail maintenance. Operating sidewalk machines and equipment/handwork for snow removal to meet winter control objectives including Senior Snow Service delivery.

Job Duties Include

The following responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Works with Working Foreperson - Parks to deliver annual work plans and meet levels of service relating to the daily ground’s maintenance requirements for facilities, parks, and open space.
• Operates turf/maintenance equipment including mowers, string trimmers, blowers, small loader tractors.
• Performs a variety of maintenance functions during the winter control season such as but not limited to snow clearing, salting of:  sidewalks, trails, parking lots, facilities.
• Operates various types of equipment such as tractors, stake trucks, pick-up trucks with or without landscape trailers.
• Provides guidance to a crew of seasonal and summer staff.
• Provides exceptional customer service when interacting with Town residents.
• Assists Parks Maintenance Workers, Gardeners and Arborists from time to time with various tasks including chipping brush, mulching beds, raking, shovel granular material.
• Maintains all related equipment including greasing, sharpening and cleaning.

 

Qualifications/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated training and experience related to maintenance of facilities, parks and open spaces including grass cutting, collection of litter, emptying waste receptacles, assisting with maintenance activities/minor repairs to infrastructure, and trail maintenance.
• Two (2) seasons of winter maintenance experience including plowing and salting sidewalks and trails and/or delivery of the Ajax Senior Snow service.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and working in inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or shift work as required.
• Valid ‘G’ driver’s license with a clear driver's abstract (“DZ” is considered an asset).

 

Hours of Work and Shifts

 

This is a unionized position that works a 40-hour work week.  With the exception of the positions referenced below the hours of work are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

• Grounds Maintenance positions - Between May 1st and October 31st a maximum of six (6) ESW’s (those who normally perform the work), may be scheduled maximum 12 hour shifts between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and a maximum of six (6) weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
• Special Events positions - A maximum of four (4) ESW’s (those who normally perform the work), may be scheduled to work weekends between May 1st and October 31ˢᵗ. Maximum 12 hour shifts between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Winter Control Standby - As this position assists with winter control activities, the incumbent is required to be available for winter control standby from November 15th to April 15th each year. 

 

What is Offered to Staff

• Compensation: $32.65 - $35.36 per hour
• Duration of Contract: This temporary full-time position is for approximately 3 months in duration.
• Town Perks: The Town offers temporary staff access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension). 

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:

October 27, 2026

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

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