Team Lead – Parks

Posted on: Feb 4, 2025
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking an experienced and highly motivated Team Lead – Parks to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Parks, this exciting opportunity provides leadership to the Parks work group in the operations and maintenance of park spaces. Through managing priorities and the coordination of work, the Team Lead – Parks is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Leads and supports staff in the implementation of day-to-day work assignments to meet park service deliverables.
    • Coordinates the work of the Parks’ light equipment operator work group.
    • Delegates and communicates tasks appropriately.
    • Trains staff to meet competencies, as required.
    • Maintains applicable records and documents for park operations.
  • Conducts regular inspections of parks to ensure they are properly maintained and cared for.
  • Provides recommendations for improvements and necessary measures to protect the natural environment.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, machines, playgrounds, boulevards, walkways and sidewalks.
  • Supports the manager with oversight of contracted operators and addressing facility issues.
  • Operates light equipment, including but not limited to small tractors, skid steer loader, sweeper, snowblower, weed sprayer, mowers, trimmers and edgers. Capable of attaching and pulling various types of trailers.
  • Carries out spring start-up procedures, including equipment maintenance, and preparation of park facilities for the upcoming season. Similarly, performs thorough fall-down procedures, ensuring all systems are properly winterized, equipment is stored safely, and facilities are secured for the off-season.
  • Consistently strives to enhance operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and collaborate effectively to maintain and oversee county parks.
  • Assists during the off-season, the Road Operations department with general duties as assigned, ensuring all park-related responsibilities are fulfilled.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Must-have

  • A high school diploma.
  • Three years of experience in park maintenance demonstrating increased complexity and responsibility.
  • A service focus with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with teams.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate a working group with multiple projects and tasks to achieve operational deliverables.
  • A Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Intermediate First Aid certification.

Nice to have

  • Previous supervisory or lead hand experience.
  • Familiarity with municipal parks, horticulture, turf and tree maintenance and snow removal.

Job Type

Permanent full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$64,772.00 and $80,966.00

Closing Date

February 18, 2025
Posting ID: 30165