Parks Labourer I

**Parks Labourer I**:
**Employment Type: Regular Full Time**
**Pay Grade: $33.06**
**Hours of Work**:7:00 - 15:30 (summer hours vary)**
**Competition Number: 2024-34**
**Closing Date**:Open Until Filled**

**The City of White Rock** - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. **We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 22,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

**Overview**

**Requirements**:

- Completion of Grade 12 plus job-related experience including operating small equipment and mowers used in parks maintenance duties.
- The ability to carry out oral and written instruction and exercise some independent judgement.
- Ability to operate parks maintenance equipment including string-line trimmers, backpack blowers, power mowers and hedge trimmers safely and effectively.
- Ability to complete semi-skilled carpentry tasks is an asset.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, and demonstrate excellent listening skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public in a courteous, professional and effective manner.
- Ability to work cooperatively and amicably in a team environment with a safety-first attitude.
- Physical and mental aptitude to work on a crew and learn new skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in all conditions, including inclement weather.
- Knowledgeable in the operation of a road licensed lawn mower.
- Knowledge of the physical layout of White Rock is considered an asset.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record.
- Ability to obtain a successful police information check.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset