Temporary Full Time Seasonal Attendant

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations and Maintenance Services, or the Manager, Municipal Parking and Cemeteries, and/or designate, perform various duties in Community & Operations Services.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various facility, grounds maintenance and service delivery activities associated with the maintenance and operation of recreation facilities, cemeteries and turf fields (natural and synthetic)
• Operation and maintenance of various vehicles, equipment and tools; including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, power washers, cleaning equipment, leaf blowers, trimmers, mowers, utility vehicles, excavation equipment, and other vehicles
• Perform clean-ups of various recreation facilities and cemeteries, including litter pick-up, waste removal, raking, loading and removal of leaves, brush and other debris
• Perform various duties associated with recreational facilities including but not limited to, the set-up, servicing, monitoring and clean-up of various activities including track and field events, sports field and facility rentals
• Perform sports field maintenance, such as lining various sports fields, installing or setting up various equipment, and general field maintenance
• Perform in facility maintenance activities including cleaning, sweeping, washing and general repairs such as painting, carpentry, plumbing etc.
• Perform various tasks associated with horticultural programs including weeding, planting, watering, and pruning
• Perform duties associated with opening and closing various recreational facilities
• Working alone or with limited Supervision
• Notify supervisor of any maintenance requirements, and or any incidents that may occur
• Work in accordance with the City of Oshawa's Safe Work Standards and the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act. Maintain good public relations
• Perform and assist with other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade Twelve (12), and have skills and experience related to performing relevant activities listed in this job posting
• Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Additional education in a parks related field will be considered an asset
• Basic reading, writing and oral English skills. Able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions which deal with routine and totally standardized situations. Able to complete forms and records relevant to the job
• Good interpersonal skills; common sense and courtesy to deal with the general public and to discuss routine information with colleagues. Neat in appearance and work habits
• Able to perform strenuous work such as climbing, lifting and moving heavy items (80 lbs./approx. 36 kgs.), involving considerable effort, and capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner
• Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply safety policies, standards and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS)
• Willing and capable of training and obtaining appropriate licenses or certifications required to operate various equipment and tools (i.e. Grass mowers, trimmers, tractors, excavation equipment and trucks of various sizes)
• Able to work at various locations including, evenings, weekends and holidays as required due to the nature of recreation and facility operations
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's License, minimum Class "G", in good standing showing no demerit points, with the ability to pass the City's tests for motor vehicle operation is a requirement. A valid Ontario Class "DZ" Driver's License would be considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and an employment medical.

Please Note: There are three (3) positons located at the Civic Recreation Complex, and three (3) positions located at the Union Cemetery.