STATUS: Full-Time Seasonal
SUMMARY OF RESPONSBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Foreman, the Parks Attendant (seasonal) is responsible for general maintenance of Town parks, green spaces, floral displays and other duties at assigned facilities which may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting maintenance of grounds, buildings and equipment and use of machinery, tools and equipment;
- Performing a variety of cleaning, janitorial, painting, grass-cutting & raking, weeding, pruning, planting and litter pick-up and disposal activities;
- Performing routine checks, servicing, cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment being used;
- Developing and practicing safe work habits by wearing appropriate personal protection equipment and adhering to all safety procedures;
- Additional duties may be required, as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or combination of education and equivalent experience in Parks maintenance/operations;
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence;
- Knowledge and experience of the materials, practices and equipment used in parks operations;
- Ability to read and follow directions and safety manuals as well as the ability to understand and apply oral instruction;
- Ability to work in a results-orientated, customer focused, team environment;
- Physical and mental ability to perform minor maintenance duties.
- Driver’s abstract and criminal record check, at the sole discretion of the CAO.
TRAINING:
Depending on operational and safety requirements, training may include but is not limited to the following: First Aid, WHIMIS, CPR or any other safety courses as deemed necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Parks Attendant works both indoors and outdoors in all weather and working conditions. The Parks Attendant may use chemicals, paints and other such hazardous materials. The Parks Attendant must be able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, lift heavy objects and operate equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers, hand tools etc. This is a seasonal position that is recalled annually for the period of approximately April/May to October/November each year.
SALARY: Per the current Collective Agreement: $28.09/hour (until March 31), then $28.93/hour effective April 1, 2025.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Sandi Embree, HR Generalist
98 Victoria St E.
PO Box 516
Amherst, NS
B4H 4A1
Email:
DEADLINE: All applications must be received by 4:00 pm on March 28, 2025.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
The Town of Amherst is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender and/or gender identity or expression, disability or national origin in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights code.
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