Parks Department - Uxbridge, Canada - The Township of Uxbridge
Description
**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**Parks Department - Unskilled Labourer-Grass Cutting, contract, Union
**The Township of Uxbridge is currently seeking a dedicated and diligent individual to join
our team as a Grass Cutting Contract Parks Department Attendant. Under the
supervision of the Parks Foreman, this position primarily involves maintaining the grass
and green spaces within Township parks, sports fields, and recreational areas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing grass cutting and trimming tasks to ensure neat and wellmaintained
- Operating riding lawnmowers, including zeroturn models, with precision and
- Assisting with grounds upkeep, including weeding and other tasks related to grass
- care and maintenance
- Supporting the upkeep of parks facilities by participating in cleaning, opening/closing
- Collaborating in tree and shrub pruning activities, as well as wood chipping as
- Providing general maintenance and servicing of equipment, particularly focusing on
- Participating in garbage pickup and disposal duties within Township parks to
- Assisting the Parks Foreman in supervising and guiding students involved in grass
- Contributing to seasonal closing activities associated with sports fields, parks
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
- College Diploma preferred
- Experience in operating a zeroturn lawn mower is an asset
- Knowledge of turf management is preferred
- Must possess a valid G license in good standing; a Driver's Abstract may be required
- Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions, including electronic documentation
- Availability to work weekends as required
- Willingness to assist with other parkrelated tasks as needed
- Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a harmonious work environment
- Demonstrate a passion for contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of
This is a contract position with a start date of April 29, 2024 and expiration date of
based on 40 hours/week.
and cover letter addressed to Courtney Clarke, Deputy Director of Public Works at
Uxbridge Municipal Offices (51 Toronto St S, Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1T1) in a sealed
envelope, no later than
April 24th, 2024 at 2:00pm.
- a Health Canada or the World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose at least 14 _
- days prior to your start date. The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant _
- employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code. _
- The Township of Uxbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is dedicated to an inclusive, barrierfree recruitment _
- persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and people from diverse communities. _
- When requested, the Township of Uxbridge will accommodate applicants throughout the recruitment and selection _
- Board and Committee recruitment and selection processes. Personal information is collected in accordance with the _
51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
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