- Performs a diverse range of labour related duties including grass cutting, , raking, pruning, watering, fertilizing, edging, assists in landscaping tasks including planting of trees, flowers and shrubs in general parks, trails, cemetery, sport field facilities and streetscapes.
- Performs litter and garbage collection within parks, trails, sport fields, established pedestrian routes, bus stops and other areas as assigned.
- Performs custodial, cleaning and minor maintenance duties in parks buildings. Inspects for vandalism and provides documentation of incidents as well as completes or assist in repairs
- Performs graffiti inspections and removals within parks and other assigned areas. Assists in cemetery interring operations.
- Operates a range of park-related light duty equipment and/or fleet vehicles
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by the completion of a certificate program in horticulture, parks maintenance and/or turf maintenance from a recognized educational institution, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Class 5 Driver's License for the Province of BC
- An hourly starting wage of $ rate of pay)
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer
24-044c - Parks Maintenance Worker (Casual) - Port Coquitlam, Canada - City of Port Coquitlam
Description
This is parks maintenance work that provides general labour duties in the maintenance of parks systems, facilities, building and grounds. The work involves physical effort and agility of a repetitive nature. The incumbent exercises some independence of action and judgement in day-to-day functions and refers unusual problems or policy matters to their supervisor. This position operates under the direction of a supervisor who checks work upon completion for quality and adherence to established work standards.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate for this position will have:
Why should you consider working for us?
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.