Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Parks, Forestry & Trails, and under the general direction of the Supervisor and/or Working Foreperson or Lead Hand, perform duties related to the maintenance of the Parks Facilities and Structures.
Responsibilities:
Perform and/or participate in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of all activities related to the Facility Maintenance area such as:
- Landscaping functions, i.e. retaining walls, steps, stonework, signs, fencing, irrigation and surveying
- Buildings functions, i.e. painting, plumbing, carpentry, tile, masonry and concrete
- Carpentry functions, i.e. wood structures, fencing, signage
- Playground equipment and surface area
- Operate various units of Parks Division equipment listed under Type “A” equipment, plus attachments related to Parks Division work functions
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area including maintaining all equipment/tools in good working order
- Report all damaged or lost equipment to the immediate supervisor and initiate repairs when required
- Process work orders, associated paper work and work assignments accurately in accordance with established standards and time deadlines
- Receive and unload materials and supplies as required
- Provide input in the development and improvement of safety procedures
- Work in accordance with City of Oshawa Safe Work Standards, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Branch Work Performance, Quality Standards and Code of Ethics
- Perform snow/ice control during the winter months, including operating equipment and manually shoveling and de-icing
- Maintain good public relations and participate when required in special events
- Provide direction/training to and physically work along side temporary seasonal employees and full-time groups as required
- Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Two (2) year Technician Diploma in a parks-related field and have three (3) years relevant operational experience, knowledge and related skills in landscape and building construction, trades and maintenance or the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
- Excellent skills and ability to perform tasks in the following areas: landscape construction and maintenance in carpentry, stone, masonry, fencing, irrigation, surveying
- Demonstrated skills and abilities with reading/implementing detailed landscape/construction drawings, etc.
- Working with landscape and carpentry shop equipment and tools
- Building maintenance/repair such as plumbing, painting, electrical, masonry and concrete
- Playground maintenance and repair
- Demonstrated ability to operate and successful completion of written tests on no less than five (5) units of equipment designated by the department and related to the responsibilities of the division, as listed under Type "A" equipment (CUPE Local #250 Collective Agreement, Appendix A-1)
- Possess or capable of training and obtaining chainsaw certification.
- Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to comprehend and prepare technical data forms and records relevant to the job
- Established skills in Microsoft Office applications and related software
- Good interpersonal skills to discuss routine information courteously with colleagues and the general public
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public on sensitive issues
- Able to climb, lift and move heavy items (maximum 80 lbs./approx.36 kgs.): capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner. Working knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply all relevant safety policies, standards, and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS), and able to use appropriate safety apparatus
- First Aid and WHMIS training are assets
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to work constructively in a team environment or act independently as required, exercising good judgement and safe and appropriate practices and procedures
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum Class "DZ"), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the ability to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
- Willing and able to work shifts that could include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required, due to the nature of the operation
- Willing and capable of cross training in related areas of work in order to fulfill various assignments
- Willing to be upgraded and take work related courses
- Completed or willing to complete the Playground Practitioners Certificate
- Must be able to serve on the Operations Services Winter and Summer Call Boards
As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters check and an employment medical.
