Internal/External - Parks Maintenance Worker I, Auxiliary

Internal/External Job Posting

POSITION: Parks Maintenance Worker I
SALARY: $29.38 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits = $33.49 per hour (Jan.2024 rate)
CLASSIFICATION: JA05 – Park Maintenance I
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 hours per week for approximately 6 months of the year; ability to work a

variety of shifts, including: days, afternoons, evenings, weekday and weekends as
required for operational requirements.

STATUS: Auxiliary
CLOSING DATE: March 7th, 2024, at 12:00PM
COMPETITION #: 24-10
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, the position performs
maintenance of landscape and assists in the development and maintenance of fields, lawn bowling areas,
parks and facilities. Prepares and cares for grounds, playing field surfaces required for various sporting events.
In addition to good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; a staff facility pass
to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool; as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf
course.
JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain landscape areas, including fertilizing, mowing and watering lawns, planting, weeding and

pruning garden areas (seasonally dependent).

• Maintain trails, including clearing overgrown areas, leaf clearing, cleaning culverts and ditches, sign

posting and repairs.

• Assist in the construction and repairs in golf course, lawn bowls, park and golf areas.

• Operates small power tools and equipment such as push lawnmowers, weed eaters, chain saws and

pickup trucks.

• Enforce park regulations; provide helpful information to park and golf users.

• Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and meets parks standards and regulations.

• Assist other park crews when directed.

• Operates equipment necessary to complete all tasks.

• Participate in weekly yard and shop clean up and washing of vehicles.

• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation preferably supplemented by completion of technical courses related to park

operations.

• One-year equivalence of work experience in a golf course and parks setting is required, with a

demonstrated interest in parks work.

• A valid BC drivers’ licence is required.

• Physically fit and able to perform a wide variety of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather

conditions.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to operate various hand tools and motorized equipment.

• BC Pesticide applicator’s certificate and First Aid CPR/AED certification would be an asset.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of
the successful candidate.
APPLICATIONS
Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 24-10 to be received prior to March 7th, 2024, at 12:00PM,
Attention: Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1,
Email: jobs@wspr.ca
This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Posted:February 22nd, 2024.