Does your background include maintenance, landscaping, operating and maintaining small powered equipment? Do you prefer to work outside, and have some autonomy in your daily routine? Do you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork? If so, this position with its variety of duties will interest you.
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About the job
In this role, you will:
• provide direction and leadership to maintenance staff
• provide general groundskeeper and grounds maintenance services
• perform minor repair and maintenance to buildings/utilities
• provide garbage collection, general facility maintenance/sanitation
• operate and repair a variety of heavy and light powered equipment such as tractor with attachments, riding lawn mowers, chain saws and hand tools
• carry out facility inspection for security/damage
• promote compliance with park rules and regulations
• advise, report and record problems, violations and complaints
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• You must possess a valid class “G” driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• You have or the ability to obtain a valid emergency first aid certificate.
• You have the ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
Knowledge:
• You possess knowledge of operating standards for the maintenance and sanitation of general building facilities and utility maintenance.
• You are knowledgeable of the operation and maintenance of powered equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws and small hand tools.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret relevant regulations, acts, policies and procedures (i.e Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, etc.).
Communication skills:
• You have proven interpersonal and team leadership skills to work collaboratively with others, lead teams and supervise staff.
• You possess strong communication skills to communicate effectively with contractors, park visitors, staff and stakeholders.
Other essential skills:
• You have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.