Parks Labourer I – Weekends

Posted on: Jan 13, 2025
Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

This position has been deemed safety-sensitive by the employer, and as such is subjected to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

Wage: New Employees – $19.00 per hour. Returning Employees – $20.00 – $22.54 per hour
Shift: Weekends (Saturday to Sunday) from April to the end of June then transition to a 40-hour work week at the beginning of July to the end of August.
Term: April 2025 – September 2025

Come Work with us!
We are currently recruiting a temporary, part-time (weekends only from mid-April until late June) and full-time (July and August) Parks Labourer I for our Parks and Open Spaces department.

What is the Opportunity?

The Parks Labourer I report directly to the Leads of Parks and Open Spaces. This position is required to operate Parks and Opens Spaces-related equipment such as mules, gators, push mowers, lawn trimmers, brooms, rakes, and various other hand tools.

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?
Participate in hands on training and orientations of parks related equipment.
•  Perform a variety of labor-related duties requiring experience in the execution of related assignments, as assigned by the supervisor.
•  Operate mules, gators and hand tools for specific Park areas such as turf, playgrounds, cemetery, and multi-ways.
•  Learn the operational knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and its’ application to the department.
•  Provide first responses to a customer request in the field or relay information to the appropriate supervisor.
•  Assist full-time Parks staff with assigned tasks as required.

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?
•  High School Diploma
•  Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with less than six (6) demerits is required.
•  Able to work outdoors regardless of weather, continuously use hand tools and lift up to 20 kilograms.
•  Experience operating small equipment and hand tools is an asset.
•  The ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends once working a 40 – hour week.
•  Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently.
•  Ability to work with various groups of people both internal and external.
•  First Aid certification is an asset.

MyRewards@COL
• Competitive salary
• City of Leduc Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP)
• Free parking
• Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs

The successful candidate must be willing to provide a current driver’s abstract, at your expense, if hired for the position.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website at:  www. leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 11: 59 pm (MT) on January 30, 2025.

Job Type

Term

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

New Employees - $19.00 per hour. Returning Employees - $20.00 - $22.54 per hour

Closing Date

January 30, 2025
Posting ID: 29593