Parks Maintenance I, II or III Parks Services – Brooks, Alberta

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;

1. Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the
   areas of the department’s responsibility;
2. 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;
3. Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal,
   sanding and other related duties;
4. Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy;
5. Provides emergency assistance when required;
6. Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents
   any required maintenance; and
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
8. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
9. No experience necessary;
10. Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
11. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred;
12. Clean Driver’s Abstract;
13. Standard First Aid;
14. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
15. Flag Person Certificate preferred;
16. Fall Protection Certificate preferred;
17. Physically able to perform required duties;
18. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent
    interruptions and still meet deadlines;
19. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
20. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
21. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
22. Previous experience in 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 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.