Job Order Detail

Description

The City of Swift Current is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Parks Maintainer in the Community Services Division.

Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, you will perform maintenance of city parks and greenspaces, Cemeteries, playground equipment, sports field grounds and related city properties. This will include mowing, string trimming, top dressing, aerating, and fertilizing of turf, along with application of herbicides. Other duties will include the construction, maintenance, and refinishing of parks furniture and opening and closing interments in cemeteries. During the winter months you will be required to operate and maintain the outdoor ice rinks on a split shift.    

Basic Requirements:
Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent);
A valid Saskatchewan driver's license;
A drivers abstract that must be provided annually;    
Completion of Respect Group Training and Criminal Record Check will be required upon hire;
Power Mobile Equipment Training;
OH&S Level 1;
Ground Disturbance.
Able to operate small gas engines - powered equipment (e.g. lawn mowers, rototillers, string trimmers, chainsaws, etc.);
The ability to lift 50 lbs.;
Able to perform outside physical labour;
Able to work alone or with a crew; and
Be punctual and have good time management.
Proof of certification will be required.

Desirable Requirements:
Previous experience in the operation of utility tractors (20 - 130 hp).
Current Pesticide Applicators License or willing to obtain
Excavator operation
Previous experience in Cemetery Operations.
Occupational Health and Safety Training.  
Previous experience in parks maintenance, irrigation, & landscaping
Mechanical aptitude and experience in maintaining small gas engines; and
Ability to read plans and blueprints.