Job details
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking motivated individuals with completion of a grade 12 education or equivalent. Post-secondary diploma in a closely related field and experience in landscape/park maintenance environment would be an asset. Our ideal candidates have 2 years of experience in operation and light servicing of vehicles (light trucks, chippers, chainsaws) and equipment. We are seeking individuals with a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 demerit points and the ability to work after hours and on weekends, as required.
The ideal candidates will have demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. We are seeking individuals with superior customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work within a team environment.
This position offers a rate of pay of $28.74, based on a 40-hour work week.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.
Description
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Parks Supervisor this role is responsible for providing an overall level of maintenance to the Parks system and winter sidewalk plowing in the Town of Caledon. In the Parks Maintenance position, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
- Oversee and carry out park maintenance operations throughout parks, facilities and streetscape environments including but not limited to cutting grass, sodding, seeding, aerating, fertilizing, maintenance of horticultural beds, grooming ball diamonds, minor repairs to park amenities, ensure cleanliness of Town buildings, waste management and removing litter
- Operate small equipment including light trucks, tractors, mowers, Trackless, tree chipper, chainsaws etc.
- Maintain equipment used for parks/tree maintenance including preventative maintenance.
- Ensure efficient and conscientious and safe work is carried out in all tree maintenance activities and work programs as prepared by the Supervisor
- Must be able to complete daily activity reports, checklists and forms
- Provides work direction to other staff as required and carries duties that meet the requirements under the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
- Implement traffic control plans in accordance with Book 7 when required
- Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned
- Perform sidewalk plowing duties during winter months
- Lead the work of students and temporary full-time employees as directed by the Supervisor, Parks
- Provide good customer service to our community groups, members of the public and staff
- Maintain responsibility for assigned duties within the departmental and/or corporate Business Continuity Plan
