Parks & Facilities Operator Seasonal

**Parks and Facilities Operator - Seasonal**:
**Temporary - Seasonal Position**

**Union - CUPE**

The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting for a temporary, contract position of Parks & Facilities Operator - Seasonal.

Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, the overall purpose of the position is to maintain Township parks and facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and presentable to the community. The position will be responsible for parks and facilities maintenance, sports field maintenance, playground maintenance, and equipment maintenance.

**Position Responsibilities**:
The usual responsibilities of the position are:

- Operation and maintenance of grass cutting tractor/mower for maintaining Township parks, facilities and open spaces in safe and presentable manner for public and users.
- Maintaining parks and open spaces by cutting/ trimming grass, garbage and litter removal, trimming trees, watering plants, painting, washroom cleaning, inspection, cleaning and maintenance of splash pad, tennis courts, and sports pads;
- Maintaining sports fields, cutting/trimming grass, lining and dragging/grooming and preparing sports field areas;
- Weed removal at Township locations including sidewalks, light standards, sign and telephone posts, etc.;
- Regular inspection, maintenance and repairs of playgrounds/ equipment;
- Regular inspection and maintenance of splash pad;
- Top dressing (seed, fertilize, aerate) of recreation sports fields;
- Installation and repair of benches, picnic tables, fences and guardrails at parks, trails, walkways and facilities;
- Monitor, open / close, repair, maintain and clean Township facilities and prepare for outdoor events as required;
- Inspection and maintenance of Township trails;
- Float parks equipment from job sites throughout the Township;
- Hang, maintain Township flower planters, beds and hanging baskets;
- Maintain good public relations; and
- Performing other duties as assigned within Parks & Facilities.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Minimum two (2) to five (5) years’ related experience, preferably in parks, parks maintenance and/or recreation and facilities.
- The minimum level of formal education required for the position is a Community College Diploma or working equivalency: Parks / Grounds Maintenance, Turf Management or related field in landscaping or property maintenance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to deal with diverse individuals and confidence to address conflict situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to perform general maintenance, manual labour and other duties in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Good time management and record-keeping skills are necessary.
- Hold a valid Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing;
- Class “A” restricted license is an asset.
- Must be available to work shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays; availability to work on a call-in, as needed basis is also required.
- Must hold a current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate with Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.
- Due to the responsibilities of this position, you will be required to have a satisfactory Police Information Check to the Township.

**Rate of Pay**:
The rate of pay is $27.95 per hour (2024 rate) as per Collective Agreement, plus statutory holidays and vacation pay as per the Employment Standards Act.

**Hours of Work**:
This seasonal contract position will work 40 hours per week from April 2024 until November 2024. This position will be required to work shifts outside of normal business hours, including afternoons, weekends, and statutory holidays.

**How to Apply**:
**Closing Date**:May 10, 2024.

**Accessible Accommodations**:
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