Parks and Trails Maintenance Worker

4 days ago


Truro, Canada Municipality of Colchester Full time

_The Municipality of Colchester is centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines._ _Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty, with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting - without the common stresses of living in an urban setting._
- **The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. **_

**About the role**:The Parks and Trails Maintenance Worker performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks to upkeep all Municipal parks, athletic fields, trails, and green spaces. These tasks include building and repairing structures and amenities, landscaping, mowing, planting, and brush clearing and removal. These tasks occur in varying types of weather and outdoor conditions. The Parks and Trails Maintenance Worker requires physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour. This position works in cooperation with other Recreation staff and has communication with outside vendors or contractors and the public.

**Salary range**:$26.79 per hour as per the collective agreement.

**Qualities to succeed in the role**:

- Problem solving ability
- Self-directed
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Mechanically inclined

**Education and Experience**:

- Completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent and completion of trade school or post-secondary, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
- Proven maintenance, construction, and landscaping ability.
- Experience with grounds maintenance machinery such as chainsaws and tractors.
- Completion of WHMIS training and CPR/First Aid an asset

Pay: $26.79 per hour

Work Location: In person



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