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park maintenance labourer
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Parks Amenities Serviceperson
Posted on October 29, 2024 by Employer details City of Penticton
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Parks Amenities ServicepersonPenticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership, and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.The City of Penticton is looking to fill the position of Parks Amenities Serviceperson in our Parks Department. The Parks branch of Public Works is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the parks, beaches, sports fields, trails, and cemeteries within our community.Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, the Parks Amenities Serviceperson plans, directs, inspects, installs new and maintains existing City parks amenities including and not limited to: furniture, trails, playgrounds, play courts, sports fields, walkways, fencing, signage, water equipment, structures and other hardscape features. This position involves year round outside work.Key Duties & Responsibilities: Construct, inspect and maintain park amenities including and not limited to: furniture, trails, playgrounds, play courts, sports fields, walkways, fencing, signage, structures and other hardscape features. Perform light carpentry construction and repairs. Prepare, form, pour and finish concrete for pads, walkways and similar infrastructure. Operate the City workboat and install, inspect and maintain water equipment including buoys, rafts, slides, etc. Operate and perform general maintenance of vehicles, tractors and a variety of hand tools relating to parks maintenance operations and report problems requiring mechanical servicing as required. Respond to enquiries from staff, contractors and the public, and maintains courteous and positive relations when doing so.Education, Training & Experience: Minimum three (3) years' experience in construction relating to park or landscape development or construction atmosphere or a 2 year combination of education and experience in a related trade. Recognized courses or certification in risk management, carpentry, workplace inspections, playground safety and park/landscape construction. Completion of secondary school or equivalent. CPRA Canadian Playground Inspector Certification. Pleasure Craft Operator Card or other recognized boat operator certification as required to operate City of Penticton workboat. Approved training for operation of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). BC Association of Crane Safety Certificate of Qualification Boom Truck Crane. Valid BC Driver's License - Class 5 required w/ air endorsement.At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by November 13, 2024.Position type: Full-time Permanent (40 hours per week)Wage: $30.40 - $33.75 per hour (Pay Grade 8, CUPE)Benefits: Attractive benefits, vacation and pension packageFor more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://penticton.prevueaps.ca/jobs/25530-14587.htmlAPPLY NOW- LocationPenticton, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$30.40HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99117
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