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    Seasonal - Sportsfield Operator - Oakville, Canada - Town of Oakville

    Town of Oakville
    Town of Oakville Oakville, Canada

    4 days ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Job Responsibilities :
  • Organize resources, supplies, labour, tools, and inform the Sports Field Leadhand of anything required to carry out assigned tasks.
  • Operate all vehicles, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner and provide appropriate instruction to staff when necessary.
  • Adjust maintenance schedules to efficiently carry out; fertilizing programs, turf renovation: aeration, over seeding, and topdressing, in accordance with current practices and cultural procedures.
  • Familiarization with all official dimensions of playing surfaces; baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, football fields etc. as well as lining procedures and proper grooming procedures and requirements for safe playable surfaces.
  • Ensure and assist staff in the safe and effective operation of grooming equipment.
  • Ensure all surfaces are safe for daily use, and inform Leadhand of unsafe conditions.
  • Daily cleaning of all areas; player's benches, backstops, under bleachers.
  • Make recommendations to the Leadhand regarding necessary spray programs.
  • Apply pesticides as directed.
  • Awareness and fulfillment of tournament requirements and needs. Carry out assigned tasks with minimal interfere with play.
  • Proper installation and maintenance of home plates, pitching points.
  • Keep accurate records of daily tasks and report back to the Sports Field Leadhand.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications:

  • Minimum of Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
  • A Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Horticulture and/or Agriculture would be an asset.
  • 1 - 2 years turf related experience demonstrating basic knowledge in Sports Field Maintenance and the ability to operate a tractor with appropriate attachments is required.
  • A valid Ontario Ministry of Environment Landscape Exterminator License is required.
  • Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • 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.
  • Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence 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 prior 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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