Parks Maintenance Worker I

**Parks Maintenance Worker I**:
**Temporary Seasonal**

**Join our Team**
Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith has a population of approximately 9,000 people, provides an inviting small-town atmosphere and yet, is only a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre.

**Position Overview**
Reporting to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, the Parks Maintenance Worker I is responsible for a variety of unskilled manual tasks and duties. The tasks and duties of the Parks Maintenance Worker I position are typically physical in nature, require the use of simple tools and equipment and will normally be carried out under close and direct supervision.

**Primary Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Operates equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, trimmers, push/self propelled lawn mowers, light trucks, farm tractors, jack hammers, cut-off saws, compactors and other similar equipment required in the operation of parks and boulevards.
- Performs routine manual tasks including but not limited to; Clearing brush from roadways and ditches, planting and weeding and maintaining flowers, shrubs, trees, and planters in parks and on downtown streets, refuse and litter pickup, sweeping and cleaning, unloading and moving of supplies, cutting, weeding, raking, and watering, boulevards and lawns, repairing fences, minor repairs to playground equipment and park structure, painting structures, hand excavations and back-filling.
- Adhere to safety policies and regulations as established by WorkSafe BC, the Occupational Health and Safety committee, the Town of Ladysmith and regional and municipal statutes.
- Responsible to document various goods and materials upon removal from inventory to ensure current supply levels are reflected accurately.
- Assists other personnel to carry out their responsibilities.
- Assists in the development of safety protocols and efficient work practices.
- Attends professional development training as directed.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of Grade 10 education.
- Demonstrated ability to fulfill assigned duties in all weather conditions.
- Valid B.C. driver’s license - class 5.
- Valid flagging certificate.
- Valid Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) certificate.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe work procedures, practices and obligations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of medium and light weight motorized vehicles and equipment, and various infrastructure services tools and light industrial equipment including but not limited to:

- Tractor / Flail / Implements
- Bucket Truck
- Zero Turn Mower
- Small equipment
- Forklift
- Demonstrated initiative with specific direction; completing tasks by removing barriers and locating necessary resources.
- Demonstrated high level of focus on internal and external client service continuously seeking ways to meet and exceed expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a team and with Town employees, stakeholders and partners to achieve optimal results.
- Demonstrates valuing diversity.

**Additional Information**
- Employees currently receive Wellness Initiatives, including use of facilities at Frank Jameson Community Center
- Hours of work: 40 hours per week
- Status: Temporary Seasonal - March 31, 2025 - August 15, 2025
- Wage rate: $30.35/hour PLUS 10.8% in lieu of annual vacations, statutory holidays and benefits
- Benefits: As per the Collective Agreement

**Posting Date**
January 17, 2025

**Application Deadline**
**January 31, 2025**

**Application Information**
Visit **ladysmith.ca/careers** to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the Town of Ladysmith.

Are you interested in joining our team? If your background mirrors our requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

The Town of Ladysmith is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

The Town of Ladysmith wishes to thank all applicants in advance for their interest.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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