Summer Position

The Parks Maintenance position carries out a variety of recreation functions necessary for maintaining recreation facilities, such as cleaning the park grounds and buildings, operating small grass cutting equipment and assisting with special functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Grass cutting and beatification/minor landscaping of recreation grounds, sports fields;
- Maintenance of facilities, equipment, inventory and supplies;
- Setting up seasonal operations as directed (i.e. clearing trails, cleaning equipment, trail and park signage, and setting up sports fields);
- Painting and other routine building repairs;
- Responsible and accountable for general maintenance, cleanup duties and safety checks associated with various Township owned lands and facilities;
- Operate light vehicles, large mowers, small grass cutting/hedge trimming machinery, power tools, communications equipment and other specialized seasonal maintenance equipment assigned by the Supervisor in accordance with Township policies and procedures;
- Responsible and accountable for providing general information and customer service to the public and assisting with their concerns and complaints when possible;
- Move supplies, picnic tables and equipment as directed;
- Clean washrooms, showers and other public use areas;
- Collect and dispose of garbage and litter as directed;
- Report any violation of Township rules/regulations on or in relationship to Township property to your supervisor;
- Assist with setup, tear-down and the operation of special events and functions;
- Assist in all areas through recreation as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Valid “G” Class Drivers license and driving record satisfactory to the Township
- Experience in the following preferred: small & heavy equipment operation, landscaping, turf maintenance.
- Knowledge in parks maintenance and sports field management is an asset.
- Capacity to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to the daily challenges associated with a busy work environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability ability to respond to the public in a respectful and tactful manner.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to capitalize on cost saving opportunities and efficiencies.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Safety Training - Health & Safety, WHMIS, First Aid & CPR a plus.
- First Aid and CPR training an asset.

**Preferred**:

- Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Horticulture Technician program, Horticultural Science, Landscape Architecture, Engineering Environmental Studies, Municipal Maintenance Operations or related discipline.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Wellington North is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities will be provided, upon request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._