Parks Student

Parks Student
Job Category: Student / Summer
Requisition Number: PARKS001011
Full-Time
On-site
Gravenhurst, ON P1P1X4, CAN
Pay or shift range: $18.61 CAD to $20.95 CAD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are
based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE TOWN OF GRAVENHURST JOB BOARD HERE.

Job Details

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Perform daily maintenance of public washrooms including cleaning, disinfecting, stocking and minor repairs.
Perform daily garbage removal from the downtown core, parks & wharf, as well as litter picking as required.
Perform turf maintenance including raking, aerating, seeding, fertilizing and laying sod.
Perform garden and landscape maintenance including weeding, watering, planting, pruning as well as applying and working soil, compost, mulch and fertilizers.
Perform regular ball diamond, tennis court, beach & playground maintenance and repairs.
Assist with the transporting and storage of sporting and recreation equipment and lining playing field.
Work at various events and recreation programs when additional staff is required.
Demonstrate positive interaction and a caring attitude toward children, youth, adults, and seniors, and a high level of customer service to residents, visitors, and special event organizers.
Perform hiking trail maintenance including grooming, brushing, branch removal, structure repair and signage.
Perform minor maintenance, repairs and painting of structures & site furnishings, as well as perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Operate and use vehicles and small equipment including pick-up trucks, trailers and 1-ton trucks with dump box; riding mowers, push mowers, line trimmers, ATV &utility ORV, water pump, backpack blower, rototiller, hedge trimmer, pressure washer, hand tools and other related equipment.
Assist with special event set-ups & take-downs and perform required site maintenance and customer service during events.
Assist with public inquiries and direct same as appropriate or required to supervisor.
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Minimum High School Diploma; College or University education an asset. Students registered full-time in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year will be given preference
2. Previous landscape, grounds keeping, gardening and/or maintenance operations experience
3. Experience with event set-up is an asset.
4. Knowledge of plant identifi cation, and proper planting and pruning techniques
5. Training and/or education in a related fi eld is considered an asset
6. Working knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
7. Ability to work early morning, weekend and evening hours, as required
8. Ability to work independently as well as cooperate as part of a team
9. Responsible for wearing proper CSA approved safety footwear
10. Must work in compliance with applicable legislation, departmental
policies/procedures/practices and operational guidelines
11. Valid G license with a clean drivers abstract satisfactory to the corporation (Use of own vehicle may be required)

Qualifications

Behaviors - Preferred
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations - Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and
interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE TOWN OF GRAVENHURST JOB BOARD HERE.
Any applications submitted through email or through the Apply Now button below will not be considered.