Operations Labourer/driver - Parks (1 Year)

Applications are now being received for the temporary full-time Labourer/Driver - Parks position in the Community Services Commission, Operations Department. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by February 23, 2025

Job Duties:

• Performs manual labour, generally as part of a crew, and to operate light vehicles/equipment and accessories/hand tools for parks maintenance/repair work as assigned.
• Operates equipment including 5-tonne and 1-tonne trucks with hoist, tractors, mowers, loaders, accessory equipment such as trailers, hand mowers, trimmers, chainsaw, jackhammer, etc. for purpose of maintenance and repair work related to parks/trails/sports fields, outdoor ice rinks, snow removal etc.
• Debris and garbage pick-up, grass-cutting, asphalt/gravel patching, sod repair and seeding/patching, aerating, fencing, etc. and Winter Control operations including snow plowing/removal, sanding/salting, hand shoveling, debris removal, etc. for compliance with Division standards
• Performs duties safely abiding by all applicable legislation and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in overtime shift work and rotational standby as assigned.
• Provides backup support to other Operations Labourer/Drivers as directed.
• Contributes to a positive, productive, healthy, safe and respectful work environment.
• Fosters and models customer service excellence.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum High School graduate or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years Parks maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in and working knowledge of parks maintenance, preferably in an urban environment.
• Experience operating a range of light vehicles/equipment and hand tools, and with Winter Control operations.
• Ability to skillfully operate and perform routine maintenance & inspections on a full range of vehicles, equipment & tools required for the duties as described above.
• Valid DZ licence and maintenance of Ontario Class DZ Driver's licence required or willing to obtain within 6 months of start date. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract (No demerit points plus no more than 2 infractions - max of one moving and one non-moving conviction). May be required to participate in both written and road tests.
• Must be willing and available for overtime and rotational stand-by as required.
• Must be physically able to perform the bona fide duties of the job.
• Demonstrates excellent work habits by completing quality work as assigned within deadlines, taking initiative to assume additional tasks, projects, etc.
• Reporting to work, standby, and overtime on time and in a dependable manner.
• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate and fulsome records.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions by applying guidelines and procedures that require some interpretation in dealing with exceptions. Seeks guidance when the situation is unclear.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve department objectives. Deals honestly and fairly with others, showing consideration and respect for individual differences. Does own share of work and assume additional responsibilities to facilitate the achievement of team goals. Seeks assistance from others as needed. Assists other team members.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service by responding to customers' needs in a timely, professional, helpful, and courteous manner, regardless of customer attitude. Follows up with customers during and after delivery of services to ensure their needs have been met.

Core Behaviours:

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible, and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

We thank all applicants who have applied. However, only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.