Equipment Operator

2 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Assiniboine Park Conservancy Full time

**October 31, 204**
**Ref: 2024-89-UIE**

**Equipment Operator**

APC-CUPE Local 500

$23.50 per hour

Full-time, 6-mth Term

**About Assiniboine Park Conservancy**

Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking for an Equipment Operator who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of equipment for to support the operations of the Zoo; maintaining the highest quality standards required of a public park and zoo.

The incumbent will perform skilled grounds and equipment operation work in areas including pathways and roadways throughout the park and zoo, lawns, meadows, pastures and animal exhibits. Responsibilities include: snow removal, skim ponds, distribution of supplies within the site, removal of manure and bedding, landscaping of animal habitats, animal movements, and performance of related duties as required. The incumbent may be required to work with other horticulture and park teams to ensure lawns are mowed, hedges are trimmed, trees and shrubs are pruned, and materials are distributed across the park.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**
- Operate power equipment, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
- Daily Operation of medium equipment including skid steers, loaders, bobcats, backhoes, commercial lawnmowers and other equipment as required.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment; inspect and troubleshoot equipment; document mechanical issues and problems.
- Maintain turf by ensuring ongoing mowing, fertilization, watering and aeration is completed to allow for optimal turf health.
- Conduct season-end clean-up and winterization of gardens and fields.
- Repair paver and asphalt as required.
- Install and remove signs as required.
- Monitor and maintain ponds.
- Equipment maintenance.
- Remove manure and bedding.
- Safely operate equipment and trailer utilized to move animals within and beyond site.
- Distribute zoo keeping supplies and materials.

**Qualifications Required**
- A high school diploma and/or GED equivalent and be able to demonstrate good knowledge of small and large grounds maintenance equipment.
- Must possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Basic technology and computer skills.
- Knowledge of snow clearing techniques.
- A combination of work experience, education and additional medium duty equipment certification/courses may be considered.
- A minimum of 2 years performing specialized seasonal labourer - grounds work or previous turf experience using a variety of landscape, earth, and snow moving equipment.
- Demonstrated proficiency on a skid steer loader and ride-on commercial lawn equipment with a minimum of 300 hours operating skid steers or similar medium duty equipment.
- Competence in hooking up, loading and unloading, driving and backing up with a trailer.
- Must have basic mechanical aptitude for the operation of small engine machines, equipment and tools. Confidence and knowledge in the use of hand and power gardening tools.

**APC Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

**How to apply**:
All interested applicants can submit their résumé and cover letter on our career website. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**Deadline to apply: November 14, 2024

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