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Park Maintenance Worker

Job ID:
210026
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Darlington Provincial Park
City:
Bowmanville
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary temporary contract for approximately 32 weeks, with possibility of extension
Job code:
18608 - Manual Worker
Salary:
$22.86 - $24.66 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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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We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• 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
• provide information and direction to staff and colleagues
• advise, report and record problems, violations and complaints

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid CPR and Emergency First Aid certificate.
• You have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Technical 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 possess demonstrated communication skills to provide information and direction to staff and colleagues.
• You have interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with clients, staff and park visitors.

Essential skills:

• You have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You can demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 32 weeks, 1600 Darlington Park Rd, Bowmanville, Central Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Parks
Posted on:
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Note:

  • T-ET-210026/24


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