Parks Person II, Turf

Job Summary

The Park Person II position is a versatile role encompassing five distinct functions: General Maintenance, Playground Oversight, Horticulture, Sports Field Management, and Turf Operations. Each function requires specialized skills and expertise. Candidates have the opportunity to be hired individually for one of these roles. In this position, you'll contribute to the care and enhancement of our community's outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain safe, beautiful, and enjoyable.

Whether you're skilled in general maintenance, passionate about playground safety, have a green thumb for horticulture, or excel in sports field and/or turf management, you can play a vital role in maintaining and improving our parks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to and under the supervision of Parks Person I – Horticulture, the Parks Person II – Turf assists in carrying out the following activities:

• Maintain turf routes and schedules related to parkland grass-cutting, including but not limited to:
  • Parks
  • Trail Networks
  • Leash Free Zones
  • Arenas
  • Community Centres
  • Libraries
  • Outdoor Pools
  • And, other facilities as needed
• Assists with horticultural, integrated pest management practices, pruning, planting, mulching, etc.
• Inspection and reporting of Parks amenities and property
• Assists with installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of minor irrigation projects
• Assists with renovation of Sports fields 
• Act as the Parks Person I – Horticulture in their absence or as appointed
• Participate in litter and garbage collection when needed
• Provide leadership to team members, training gon equipment, policies and standards, record keeping and assist with establishing work plans
• Answer inquiries from the public and city staff
• Assist with being a liaise including, but not limited to:
  • General contractors
  • Other City Departments
    • Parks Planning
    • Parks Development
    • FPM
• Assist with set up and take down of community and special events, including delivery of materials and equipment
• Maintain equipment and tools regularly
• Perform administrative functions such as, but not limited to:
  • P card reconciliation
  • IFI Work Order completion
  • ActiveNet
  • SharePoint uploads
• Perform general carpentry work
• Perform winter maintenance as needed; including but not limited to: hand shovelling, plowing, and de-icing
• Participate in the Parks on-call program
• Participate in the seasonal pruning program
• Assist with turf maintenance, hard surface maintenance, and leaf clean-up
• Assist with and participating in the Goose program
• Assist with the Natural Ice Rink program
• Participate in divisional committees

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary College or University program in Horticulture or Turf Management with 3 years experience in Park Operations or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License
• Valid Class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License considered an asset
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ is required or needs to be obtained prior to the employment start date
• Ability to operate and maintain small and large vehicles and equipment
• Comfortable working primarily in parkland with exposure to fluctuating temperatures, varying weather conditions, and contaminants of various kinds.