Parks Handyworker

Job ID: 52833

Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources

Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks

Work Location: To be determined

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary/Seasonal

Hourly Rate: $29.38 (2024 rate)

Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)

Affiliation: L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: To be determined

Posting Period: 03-Jan-2025 to 07-Mar-2025

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs manual tasks in park areas which require some gardening ability. Operates various types of equipment, mechanized grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment.
• Maintains parks turf by mowing, string trimming, fertilizing, clearing litter and removing garbage, as well as setting up semi-automatic and automatic irrigation systems.
• Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to park washrooms.
• Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to parks facilities and furnishings including playing fields, ice rinks, parks benches, etc.
• Sets up equipment such as chairs, benches and soccer/football posts, etc.
• Clears and maintains parks walkways and entrances, including snow shoveling. Assists in maintaining horticultural beds and shrubs, as required.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience in grounds maintenance and/or horticulture, preferably in a park setting.

• Experience with grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment.

• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• Ability to provide work direction to others.
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal courteously with the public and staff.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.

• Must be available to work shifts/weekends/overtime, as required.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required duties and must be able to work in all weather conditions.

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Accommodation

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