Parks Operator

**Full Time - Permanent (40 Hrs/Week)**

**Competition TOS2024-34**

**Strathmore is hiring**

The Town is seeking a passionate and motivated Parks Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, this position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Town’s parks, green spaces, playgrounds and other outdoor amenities. You will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by ensuring our parks are safe, well-maintained, and beautiful throughout all seasons.

**Why Strathmore?**

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors, and staff.

**Job Perks**:

- Benefits through Industrial Alliance and Pension through the Local Authority Pension Program both start day one
- 3 weeks vacation starting day one
- Additional 3-day closure combined with year-end holiday closure
- Free access to Town-owned recreation facilities including our pool, arena, and sports centre
- Opportunity to work with a crew that promotes a positive and inclusive culture, and shares your passion for Parks

**Position Summary**:

- Daily maintenance of parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields, and outdoor public spaces, including mowing, trimming, planting, weeding and watering
- Inspect and maintain park equipment and infrastructure such as benches, signage, and playground apparatus to ensure safety and compliance with municipal standards
- Operate heavy-duty equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, loaders, bucket trucks, and tandems
- Operate and maintain a variety of light-duty machinery & equipment including, but not limited to, 1-ton trucks, pick up trucks, skid steers, trailers, rough cut mowers, lifts, ride-on mowers, UTVs, pull-behind ice surfacers, and tractors
- Operate trimmers, backpack blowers, pumps, generators, chainsaws, stump grinders, sanders, post pounders, and various hand tools including shovels, brooms, rakes, hand tampers, drills, and hammers
- Assist with seasonal tasks, including snow removal, ice maintenance, tree pruning, and landscape preparation
- Monitor and report hazards, damage, and areas in need of repair to the Parks Supervisor
- Participation in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- In collaboration with other departments, support the set-up and take down of special projects or events

**Safety**:

- This position is a Safety Sensitive position requiring fit-for-work status
- Requires a professional, cooperative, and positive attitude towards health and safety
- Responsible for personal health and safety and to protect the health and safety of other people at or in the vicinity of the worksite by following the OH&S Act, Regulation and Code as well as the Town’s safe work procedures, directives, policies, and industry best practices as outlined by the Town
- Participate in health and safety training moments, meetings, and exercises
- Refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence
- Ensure work sites are maintained in a clean, safe manner to protect the safety of self, other Town personnel, and the public
- Report all unsafe or substandard conditions, acts, and events as soon as possible to immediate supervisor

**Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- 3Q Alberta Driver’s Licence, with clean Driver’s Abstract
- Post-secondary education or working towards a diploma or certificate in horticulture, landscaping, or related field considered an asset.
- 1-2 years experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field

**Competencies assessed in the interview will include**:

- The ability to work independently and also cooperatively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Provide examples of your ability to be fit and able to perform manual labour in various weather conditions
- Provide examples of your passion for Parks
- Ability to articulate being a strong problem-solver

**Application**:
**This competition will close at 12:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025.**
- The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request._
- This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

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