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Semi-Skilled Labourer will perform duties as required in the Parks and Recreation Department. For a detailed job description, please see the Town of Nipawin website www.nipawin.com.
ARENA DUTIES:
Perform all such duties for the efficient care, maintenance and operation of the arenas and all equipment, machinery, fixtures and appliances therein or thereon, Arena work hours includes shift work: days, evenings, and weekends.
PARKS DUTIES:
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Town-owned parks, cemeteries, playgrounds, and boulevards, as well as playfields and other facilities as directed.
POOL DUTIES:
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the swimming pool. This position is required to have a Pool Operators Level 1 & 2 Certificate.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Tractor
- Tractor mower
- Small engine equipment
- Roto-tiller
- Pick-up truck
- Chain saw
Specific Skills
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Dig cemetery graves
- Cut grass
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Apply fertilizers
- Rake/ collect refuse
- Water lawns/gardens
Work Setting
- Park or public area
- Cemetery
- Sports field
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Dusty
- Hot