Parks Maintenance I, II or III

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all parks, pathways,  sports fields, cemeteries, and related park amenities within the department’s area of responsibility. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Level I - Operates (at a basic level) the following equipment: chainsaw, front-end loaders, mowers (ride and push), forklift, hand tools, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment; - Supports the training, supervision and mentoring of department staff during the summer months to ensure that day-to-day functions are followed and refers unusual problems or  policy matters to the Parks Foreman;  - Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks; - Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the areas of the department’s responsibility;  - Performs construction and maintenance tasks; operates a power saw and brush cutter at ground level; falls and bucks trees and performs related park forestry operations;  - Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal, sanding and other related duties;  - Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy; - Provides emergency assistance when required; - Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents any required maintenance; and  - Performs other duties as assigned. - Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent; - No experience necessary; - Education or experience in horticulture an asset; - Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred; - Clean Driver’s Abstract; - Standard First Aid; - Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training; - Flag Person Certificate preferred; - Fall Protection Certificate preferred; - Physically able to perform required duties; - Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines; - Ability to work independently and in a team environment; - Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks; - Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; - Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset; - Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and - Subject to a criminal record check. Level II - Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent; - Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field; - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; - Education or experience in horticulture an asset; - Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement; - Clean driver’s abstract; - Fall Protection Certificate; - Flag Person Certificate; - Standard First Aid; - WHMIS Certification; - Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training; - CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate; - Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate; - Ground Disturbance preferred; - Confined Space preferred; - Physically able to perform required duties; - Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;  - Ability to work independently and in a team environment; - Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks; - Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement; - Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; - Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset;  - Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and - Subject to a criminal record check. Level III - Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program;  - Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field; - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; - Education or experience in horticulture an asset; - Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement; - Clean driver’s abstract; - Pesticide Applicator Certificate; - Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training; - CSA Playground Certificate; - Fall Protection Certificate; - Flag Person Certificate; - Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate; - Confined Space; - Standard First Aid; - WHMIS Certification; - Ground Disturbance; - Irrigation Certification preferred; - Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred; - Proficient in Microsoft Office; - Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines; - Ability to lead a crew; - Physically able to perform required duties; - Ability to work independently and in a team environment; - Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks; - Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement; - Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; - Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset;  - Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and - Subject to a criminal record check.