Parks Attendant

• Completion of Post-Secondary courses in arboriculture, horticulture, turf management or construction and related work experience including municipal parks maintenance, parks construction, etc. and/or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Post-secondary certification in Playground Inspections.
• Class “D” or equivalent driver's license with air brake endorsement in good standing or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Certified in chain saw and forklift operation, propane handling, elevated work platform and working at heights certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, WHMIS, Health & Safety including responsibilities to oversee Seasonal Park Workers (4 and 7 month contract staff) as per the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of municipal parks and property operations, associated materials, health and safety regulations, equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Experience in operating parks specialized industrial/heavy equipment such as hydrostatic farm-style tractors, all lawn mowers, front end loader, sidewalk tractors, snow ploughs, forestry chippers and the ability to haul trailers.
• Good communication, collaboration and record-keeping skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and associated software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Effective customer service skills to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors and other departments.
• Flexibility/availability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime including on-call standby duties and/or respond to “after hours” problems as required.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

Town of Newmarket