Town of Coaldale - UpSourced HR

Description

The Town of Coaldale is looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to join the Parks team for the summer months. Reporting to the Parks Foreman, the Parks Labourers are responsible for maintaining all green spaces, pathways, garden/shrub beds, and Cemetery within the Town of Coaldale.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Operate and maintain equipment related to: mowing, trimming, weeding, sweeping, cleaning, fertilizing, painting, pruning, chemical application, concrete, and playground repairs.
  
• Completing tasks related to: Irrigation repairs, landscape construction, urban forestry maintenance, playground maintenance, chemical application, weeding garden/shrub beds.
  
• Participate and follow the Town of Coaldale health and safety program.
  
• Maintain proper communication channel protocol to Foreman or Lead Hand if incidents arise.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Physically capable to perform job requirements (ie. Lifting heavy equipment and tools up to 50lbs)
  
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (driver's abstract will be required for preferred candidates)
  
• Must be willing to work in all types of weather and working conditions outdoors, possibly weekend shifts as well.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and staff
  
• Self-motivated, and able to work in a team setting
  
• Landscape construction, turf maintenance, irrigation maintenance, forestry, and pesticide application experience is an asset
  
• Must be willing to work at the same task for long periods of time, but also able to change tasks quickly as needed.