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The City of Weyburn is a dynamic and progressive community located in the heart of Southeast Saskatchewan. Recently voted the best place to live in the Prairies by MoneySense Magazine, the city has a population of over 10,500 and a solid economic and community foundation upon which new opportunities are continuously built.
The Parks Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of laboring activities to maintain parks and green space infrastructure and operations.
Responsibilities:
Assisting the Parks Technician with Urban Forest operation activities such as removing and clearing debris;
Assisting with weed control;
Assisting with irrigation operations;
Assisting with cemetery operations;
Assisting with maintenance within parks;
Assisting with snow removal;
Assisting with the maintenance of flowers, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscaping duties such as prep work;
Assisting with turf/grass maintenance;
Assisting with garbage collection
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent GED.
Certificate in WHMIS required, First Aid preferred.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 license required.
Experience
No previous municipal experience required.
Previous experience performing manual labour considered an asset.
Knowledge in operating power and hand tools considered an asset, but not required.
Additional Information:
Job Status Permanent Full Time
Benefits and Remuneration Commensurate with the CUPE Local 90 Collective Agreement
Application Deadline - This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Sprayer or duster
- Sod cutter
- Chain saw
Specific Skills
- 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
- Construct walkways and driveways
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Apply fertilizers
- Rake/ collect refuse
- Water lawns/gardens