Parks & Sports Field Student - Kingston, Canada - The Corporation of Loyalist Township

The Corporation of Loyalist Township

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

***: The Parks and Sports fields students are an integral part of our Summer Parks operations. This position provides maintenance services to Township properties, including the Recreation Centre, libraries, municipal offices, historic buildings and parks. As directed, this position will be required to perform weekly risk and hazard inspections of parks, sport fields and play spaces. Students will gain experience operating equipment and performing minor equipment maintenance. Day to day tasks include lawn cutting, garbage removal, and duties associated with landscaping and park/sports field maintenance. This position may also support the horticulture team with beautification services to Township parks, entrance features, assets, gardens and community driven projects.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING:

Minimum Grade 12 high school level education and enrolled in a fulltime postsecondary education program in the fall of 202
Enrollment in a program related to turf maintenance or horticulture would be considered an asset
Experience operating equipment such as a riding lawn mower, string trimmer, and other lawn maintenance tools
Experience operating equipment and tools related to preparing, planting and maintaining of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs would be considered an asset
Knowledge of risks or hazards that may exist within an outdoor recreation space
Excellent communication skills
Motivated, demonstrate initiative, and ability to work independently with minimum direction
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions as required
Valid class "G2" driver's license and a satisfactory driver's record are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Complete maintenance services to Township properties, including the Recreation Centre, libraries, municipal offices, historic buildings and parks.
Perform weekly risk and hazard inspections of parks, sport fields and play spaces.
Perform minor equipment maintenance.
Operate equipment related to lawn cutting, weed removal and garbage removal
Other duties associated with landscaping and maintaining Township parks/sports fields.
Support the beautification services to Township parks, entrance features, assets, gardens and community driven projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent and regular outdoor work in various and changing weather conditions that include but is not limited to rain, hot and cool temperatures, and wind.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and additional hours beyond the normal working day.

May be operating equipment for long periods (3-4 hours) without a break

Frequent moderate physical exertion and occasional heavy physical exertion, including lifting, digging, shoveling, raking and climbing ladders

Work may include locations with exposure to sensory elements including waste materials and smells.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Daily communication with Township employees

External

Occasional interaction with Township residents, visitors, and contractors

The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job._