Seasonal Sports Field Operator - Guelph, Canada - The City of Guelph

The City of Guelph

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Our Organization:

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day.

Together, we are bringing to life Guelph's vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options.

Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning.

Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Job Summary:
Applications are being accepted for the temporary position of

Your Role

Organize labour, tools and resources required to carry out assigned tasks.
Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Provide appropriate instruction to staff to ensure the safe and effective operation of grooming equipment.
Ensure all surfaces are safe for use, and report unsafe conditions to the Lead hand.
Maintain and clean outdoor sports facilities including players' benches, backstops, fence lines and under bleachers while being attentive of scheduled tournaments and fulfilling requirements for setup. Carry out assigned tasks with mínimal disruption to play.
Install and maintain home plates, pitching points, etc. and layout sports fields in accordance with official dimensions. Assist with installation, maintenance and removal of tennis nets and posts; monitor and clean tennis surfaces as required.
Lead and instruct all support staff in the safe and efficient use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment, and maintenance practices.
Maintain accurate records of daily tasks and report sports field activities and deficiencies to the Lead hand.
Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, The Highway Traffic Act, the Pesticides Act, all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
Complete daily activity time sheets; report on variances in daily work plans.
Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, and damage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in sports field maintenance practices, including dimensions, proper lining and grooming procedures and requirements for safe playable surfaces
Knowledge of all maintenance aspects of relevant equipment, including the attachments.
Experience leading a crew would be an asset.
Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting within a variety of duties.
A reliable selfstarter, able to make decisions, function with mínimal supervision, and work as part of a team.
Possess effective communication skills: able to deal with the public in a cordial manner.
Able to perform the physical demands of the job including lifting, kneeling and shovelling and be able to actively participate in daily activities, work within live traffic conditions and in all types of weather conditions.
Requirement to obtain First Aid and CPR C certification prior to start date.
Possess an understanding of the OTM Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.

Rate
$31.31 per hour

How to Apply

February 3, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.