Coaldale, CanadaFull TimePosted Today
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Town of Coaldale is looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to join the Parks team from August 10 to October 23 at 40 hours a week. Reporting to the Parks Foreman, the Parks Labourers are responsible for maintaining all green spaces, pathways, garden/shrub beds, and Cemetery within the Town of Coaldale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate and maintain equipment related to: mowing, trimming, weeding, sweeping, cleaning, fertilizing, painting, pruning, chemical application, concrete, and playground repairs.
- Completing tasks related to: Irrigation repairs, landscape construction, urban forestry maintenance, playground maintenance, chemical application, weeding garden/shrub beds.
- Participate and follow the Town of Coaldale health and safety program.
- Maintain proper communication channel protocol to Foreman or Lead Hand if incidents arise.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Physically capable to perform job requirements (ie. Lifting heavy equipment and tools up to 50lbs).
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (driver’s abstract will be required for preferred candidates).
- Must be willing to work in all types of weather and working conditions outdoors, possibly weekend shifts as well.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
- Self-motivated, and able to work in a team setting.
- Landscape construction, turf maintenance, irrigation maintenance, forestry, and pesticide application experience is an asset.
- Must be willing to work at the same task for long periods of time, but also able to change tasks quickly as needed.
- All employees of the Town of Coaldale are governed by and must be compliant with the Town of Coaldale Safety Program.
- Ensure all operations are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with the Town of Coaldale policies, as well as the law as set forth by Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.