- Coordinates, executes and provides input into the evaluation of parks and turf maintenance programs, services and/or processes;
- Delegates work assignments to staff and students ensuring appropriate scheduling and quality control;
- Ensures work is performed efficiently and effectively in accordance with Town or Department maintenance standards/specifications, and other legislative requirements (e.g.: Labour and Health and Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.);
- Monitors performance of students including initiating corrective action and/or progressive discipline when required;
- Liaises closely with Supervisor and/or Manager to report progress, resolve issues, and refine planning;
- Responds and investigates public inquiries, by-law issues and initiates work orders as appropriate;
- Maintains daily electronic records of work-related activities, work orders, emails and forecasted work;
- Oversees allocation of resources (financial, employee hours etc.);
- Accurately maintains daily records for the purpose of tracking, reporting and documenting of maintenance activities and adjusts maintenance schedules as necessary;
- Ensures all equipment is operated competently, safely and maintained in a good operating condition ensuring proper and timely documentation for repair of defective equipment (including circle checks of all assigned rolling stock);
- Keeps current with ongoing technical, cultural and procedural improvements in parks operations and turf maintenance;
- Trains and guides staff, students, part-time staff and volunteers involved in activities;
- Supports information dissemination, training and communication for relevant activities;
- Liaises with, and oversees the work of contractors and other service providers;
- Represents the Corporation and Department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups and associations;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Grade 12 with related courses in Horticulture or Landscape Design or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 1-2 years of previous related experience with parks and roads policies; equipment operation as well as turf or grounds maintenance including fertilizing, soil amendments, IPM and/or pesticide application;
- A valid Ontario Ministry of Environment Landscape, Forestry & Industrial Vegetation Exterminator License is also required. Certifications in Forklift, Chainsaw, 0-8 tons crane operations and load securement are desirable;
- Proven experience in directing and assigning work to others, including training and monitoring work performance; demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem solving skills; proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties; ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
- Computer proficiency in Word, and Excel and in use of e-mail, internet and GIS;
- Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment;
- Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required.
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Seasonal Leadhand – Turf Maintenance - Oakville, Canada - Town of Oakville
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