Labourer II Sportsfields Revised

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• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• One (1) year of experience in playground and park maintenance forestry or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Assets:

• Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Experience and training operating tractors mowers and sportsfields maintenance equipment

Skills required for success:

• Good knowledge of the methods and practices used in operating and caring for equipment
• The ability and knowledge to complete an equipment pre-trip inspection on correlating equipment required for the task
• Knowledge of the daily maintenance required on the equipment
• Knowledge of the PARS Operating Procedures and SOPs
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Ability to operate various equipment including tractors mowers and snow removal equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities whether because of managerial direction or weather-related factors
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays
• Successful candidates will be fit for a half-mask respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel-toed boots safety glasses hearing protection gloves and a reflective safety vest is a requirement for this position is a requirement for this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• The work environment is primarily outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting bending and carrying

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 9 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly)

Work Location: 14320 - 114 Avenue NW

Recruitment Consultant: AW/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

As a Labourer II you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of various parks and athletic facilities. This is a physically demanding role that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will be operating a variety of equipment including tractors mowers and various hand tools t. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic a commitment to safety and a willingness to learn.

What will you do

• Maintain sports fields including setting line markings leveling baseball diamonds maintaining tennis courts and operating irrigation systems
• Perform turf rehabilitation and maintenance using tractors skid steers and other equipment
• Conduct safety inspections of sports fields and associated fixtures to ensure they meet safety standards
• Assist with the construction and repair of parkland sportsfields fixtures t and facilities
• Collect litter and refuse at various sportsfields sites
• Maintain facilities and park site/ground areas for cleanliness and safety
• Perform other related duties as required