Playground Technician - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Playgrounds and Parks, the Playground Technician is responsible for all aspects of playground maintenance and for the operation of all vehicles and equipment related to Playground and Parks maintenance.

By working safely and cooperatively with others, the Playground Technicians are responsible to contribute to the achievement of operational objectives of the Parks division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow the current Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines and practices related to HRM playground equipment;
Responsible for removal, installation, upgrading and inspection of playground structures, as required, including the construction/repair of various wooden structures and to perform repairs and mandatory maintenance;
Responsible for all aspects of parkrelated maintenance as identified and/or directed;
Work collaboratively with Supervisors and coworkers to discuss, recommend and action appropriate maintenance programs, practices and repairs to meet CSA guidelines;
Complete and provide reports, order repair/replacement parts and track activities related to playgrounds and related park maintenance materials, as required;
Report/record machinery malfunctions and maintenance requirements;
Participate in Winter Works Snow and Ice Program (the approximate timeframe is November to April on a yearly basis).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Grade 12 or equivalent;
Must be currently certified under the Canadian Playground Safety Inspector Certification Program (CPSI) in both theory and practical;
Must have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License;
Must take all equipment training required for position.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety standards and practices;
Ability to operate hand tools used in playground removal, installation, upgrading, repairing and the inspection of playgrounds along with their use as related to parks maintenance;
Good working knowledge and understanding of internal and external client needs;
Ability to problem solve and make onsite decisions;
Must be willing to participate in training for any of the equipment related to playground and park care maintenance (i.e. Utility tractors, Skid steer with applicable attachments, truck and trailer over 4500kg).

Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies:
Communication, Collaboration, Customer Service, Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS:
Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK:

Normal hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; or other hours as per CUPE Local 108 Collective agreement Schedule B November 1,201- October 31, 2022.

SALARY:
$25.37 per hour as per the CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement November 1,201- October 31, 2022.

WORK LOCATION:1721 Summer Street, Halifax (Supervisor: Andrew Grosse)

CLOSING DATE:
Applications will be received up to
11:59pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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