Parks Handyworker 3

• Job ID: 61223 • Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources • Division & Section: Parks & Recreation, PFR Parks • Work Location: To be determined • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary/Seasonal • Hourly Rate: $30.54 (2025 rate) • Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week, may include weekend and evening work • Affiliation: L416 Outside • Number of Positions Open: To be determined • Posting Period: 15-Dec-2025 to 12-Mar-2026 Major Responsibilities: • Performs manual tasks in park areas which require some gardening ability • Operates various types of equipment, mechanized grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment • Maintains parks turf by mowing, string trimming, fertilizing, clearing litter and removing garbage, as well as setting up semi-automatic and automatic irrigation systems • Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to park washrooms • Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to parks facilities and furnishings including, playing fields, ice rinks, parks benches, etc. • Sets up equipment such as chairs, benches and soccer/football posts, etc. • Clears and maintains parks walkways and entrances, including snow shoveling Assists in maintaining horticultural beds and shrubs, as required • Performs other related work as assigned. Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: 1. Experience in grounds maintenance and/or horticulture, preferably in a park setting. 2. Experience with grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment. 3. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements. You must also have: • Ability to provide work direction to others. • Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. • Ability to deal courteously with the public and staff. • Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work. • Must be available to work shifts/weekends/overtime, as required • Must be physically capable of performing all of the required duties and must be able to work in all weather conditions