Job Order Detail

Description

The City of Swift Current is inviting applications for four (4) positions of Seasonal Labourer in the Community Services Division.
Under the direction of the Parks and/or the Chinook Golf course Superintendent, you will assist with the maintenance of City parks and green spaces, sports field grounds, Golf Course, and related City properties. This will include mowing, string trimming, top dressing, aerating and fertilizing turf, along with application of herbicides. Other duties will include daily maintenance of parks washroom facilities and playgrounds, working indoors on the construction and refinishing of park furniture. In addition, you may be required to assist the Cemeterian in opening and closing of graves.  

Basic Requirements:
- Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent);
- Criminal Record Check
- A valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License;
- Able to operate small gas engines - powered equipment (e.g. lawn mowers, rototillers, string trimmers, etc.).
- Able to operate; riding grass mowing equipment and tractors
- Able to perform outside physical labour in all weather conditions;
- Able to work alone or with a crew;
- Be punctual and have good time management; and
- Must be willing to work evening and weekends.

Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience in the operation of utility tractors (20 - 80 hp);
- Previous experience in irrigation system maintenance and troubleshooting;
- Occupational Health and Safety Training.  
- Previous experience with parks maintenance, landscaping or Golf.
- Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicators License class 3 (Landscape Class); and
- Mechanical aptitude and experience in maintaining small gas engines.