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

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks;
4. Interacts and works with the full time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the areas of the department’s responsibility;
5. 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;
6. Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal, sanding and other related duties;

7. Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy;
8. Provides emergency assistance when required;
9. Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents any required maintenance; and

10. Performs other duties as assigned.
11. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
12. No experience necessary;
13. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;

14. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred;
15. Clean Driver’s Abstract;
16. Standard First Aid;
17. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
18. Flag Person Certificate preferred;

19. Fall Protection Certificate preferred;
20. Physically able to perform required duties;
21. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;

22.



Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
23. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
24. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;

25. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset;
26. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and

27. Subject to a criminal record check.

Level II

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
2. Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field;

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
5. Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;

6. Clean driver’s abstract;
7. Fall Protection Certificate;
8. Flag Person Certificate;
9. Standard First Aid;
10. WHMIS Certification;
11. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;

12. CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
13. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate;
14. Ground Disturbance preferred;
15. Confined Space preferred;

16. Physically able to perform required duties;
17. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;

18. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
19. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
20. Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;

21. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
22.



Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset;

23. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
24. Subject to a criminal record check.

Level III

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape

Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program;

2. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field;
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;

5. Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement;
6. Clean driver’s abstract;
7. Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
8. Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;

9. CSA Playground Certificate;
10. Fall Protection Certificate;
11. Flag Person Certificate;
12. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate;
13. Confined Space;

14. Standard First Aid;
15. WHMIS Certification;
16. Ground Disturbance;
17. Irrigation Certification preferred;
18. Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred;
19. Proficient in Microsoft Office;

20. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;
21. Ability to lead a crew;
22. Physically able to perform required duties;

23. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
24. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
25. Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement;

26. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
27. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset;
28. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and

29. Subject to a criminal record check.

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