Parks Labourer II (part-time)

Job No: CITYPR0683

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 3 Apr 2017 MDT

OPEN DATE:          March 23, 2017

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Monday, April 3, 2017

DEPARTMENT:      Parks, Recreation & Culture

DIVISION:            Parks

SECTION:              N/A

REPORTS TO:        Parks Supervisor

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 JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains lawns, shrubs, trees, playfields, parks and beaches

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains civic lawns,garden areas, sports fields, public beaches and walking trails by grass cutting, fertilizing, weed control, pest control, marking field lines, edging and raking base paths, tree pruning and flower planting
• Maintains playground equipment including repairing chain links on swings, checking for hazards such as glass and needles, installing poles and painting
• Assist with the maintenance and servicing of City underground sprinkler systems
• Uses hand tools to clear snow and ice from parking areas and pedestrian walkways and carries out sanding and salting; spreads urea on airport runway for ice control
• Collects litter from campsite and litter barrels from parks, trails and recreation areas
• Cuts wood for City campgrounds
• Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Operates equipment such as forklift, lawnmower, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer, rototiller, small hand and power tools
• Ensures for safe operation of equipment; performs light maintenance including lubrication, fluid checks and changing blades
• Operates City vehicles (Class 5)
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License
• Landscape Integrated Pest Management Certificate
• Class 22 Radio Telephone Operator’s Restricted Certificate
• Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP)
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Traffic Control Person Certificate
• CSA Playground Safety Certificate
• Forklift Training
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3 months related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

 PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2017 pay rate of $24.85 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 798 Collective Agreement.

 HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.