Department Community Services
Division Public Works Operations
Section Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture
Shift Monday to Friday (Sat./Sun. Days Off)
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On-Call 24hrs, 7 Days a Week (Winter Standby)
Job Grade CUPE Grade 10
Employee Group CUPE
Rate of Pay $24.49 - $24.75 Hourly
Job Type Temporary Full Time
Replacement/New Position New Hire
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 08/11/2023
Application Deadline 08/25/2023
Contract Length/End Date From approximately Nov. 6th 2023 to April 1st 2024
Position Summary
Reporting to the Parks Foreperson, the Seasonal Labourer - Parks will assist with the scheduled maintenance of parks and open spaces. This includes grounds maintenance and winter control, inspection and repair of municipal infrastructure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Work within a crew to maintain various parks and municipal properties
- Investigate, assist and/or take corrective action for enquiries from the public, reporting issues to the Foreperson
- Perform duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and City policies, procedures and practices.
- Able to work various shifts including days, statutory holidays, evenings and weekends
- Available to work standby
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Post-secondary education in parks operations, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields is an asset
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance including winter maintenance
- Experience in the operation of various grounds maintenance equipment used in parks or landscaping e.g. cord trimmers, mowers, tractors and trucks is an asset
- Sound knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment application for several functional areas of parks maintenance work
- Exercise some independent judgment and initiative
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Can effectively work under pressure and handle difficult customer situations
- Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
- Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
$24.49 - $24.75 Hourly
jobs.richmondhill.ca/job/Richmond-Hill-Seasonal-Labourer-Parks-ON-L4B-3P4/573035817/
