Leadhand Parks Operations

1 week ago


Victoria, Canada City of Victoria Full time

**Competition #24/18**

**Internal/External Posting**

**Closing date: February 27, 2024**
**Leadhand Parks Operations - Infrastructure**:
**(Continuous)**

**Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department**

**POSITION FUNCTION**
Coordinate and participate in the construction, installation and maintenance of park infrastructure, sport and playground structures and equipment.

**KEY DUTIES**
Coordinate, assign, review, and participate in the work of approximately 9 staff involved in the construction, installation, and maintenance of parks infrastructure; ensure procedures, schedules and established performance and safety standards are met; provide employee training and input to performance appraisals; complete daily time sheets.

Assemble, construct, repair, paint, transport and install various park, playground, and sports field infrastructure such as park furniture, pedestrian and vehicle barriers, signage, play structures, pathways, sports and fitness equipment, chain link and wood fences, stairs, retaining walls, drainage and drinking fountains; construct forms and pour concrete pads; conduct routine inspections of park, playground, and sports field infrastructure.

Operate and maintain various tools and equipment such as drill, saw, grinder, compactor, jackhammer, level, trencher, operate vehicles, tractors, and excavators.

Perform equipment maintenance; report repairs required and damage to equipment to supervisor and mechanic shop; maintain fuel and equipment supply for staff at various work sites; complete daily work records and equipment slips; may be required to occasionally respond to enquiries from the public, City staff and outside agencies regarding general parks information.

Determine appropriate materials, staff resources and equipment required daily; order equipment and materials from Public Works, City stores and outside suppliers; maintain a variety of records, technical field inspection reports and as-constructed drawings.

Review the installations of work carried out by contractors and outside agencies to ensure compliance with specifications; conduct site inspections at various locations to review work progress and requirements.

Perform related duties where qualified.

**INDEPENDENCE**
Work is performed according to established procedures and programs or is assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed through meetings with supervisor.

Issues such as major changes to approved designs, approved budgets or staffing matters are referred to supervisor.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

**Physical Effort**:
Lift and move heavy equipment and material. (often)

**Mental Effort**:
Normal.

**Visual/Auditory Effort**:
Normal.

**Work Environment**:
Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)

Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to paint, primer, glue and welding / soldering fumes. (occasional)

Exposure to equipment noise. (occasional)

**KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
Organize and prioritize the work of a unit.

Basic level operation of a computer.

Use hand tools and power equipment.

Supervise a small staff.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Read and interpret drawings and plans.

Maintain accurate records.

Work safely following established safe work procedures.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification**:
Completion of 2-year technical diploma or completion of 4-year BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture, construction or an equivalent Diploma or Trades Qualification in a related field. (2 years)

CPSI Playground Inspector Certification (32 hours)

High school graduation.

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

**Experience**:
2 years of related experience, including supervisory experience.

**OTHER**:
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

**Work schedule: Monday to Friday, (40 hour work week)**

**$43.57 per hour, Pay Grade 12**

**Job Code #624**

**This is a CUPE Local 50 Position**

Education : College/CEGEP
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years



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