Maintenance Worker - Parks and Open Spaces

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Maintenance Worker in Parks and Open Spaces performs semi-skilled manual work and operates vehicles and limited equipment in accomplishing all operations and maintenance tasks assigned in delivering the prescribed programs and services in the Parks Division of the City. An incumbent receives oral and written instructions from a supervisor who evaluates the work performed. Employees in this position may occasionally be responsible for the task coordination of employees assigned as helpers (team leader) and are to promote a positive, secure and safe work environment. This position reports to the Manager and Field Foreman of Parks and Open Spaces.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

The hourly rate for this position is:

Probationary Rate: $2+.+3 per hour
Base Rate: $30.55
Developmental Rate: $31.31 per hour
Qualified Rate: $32.06 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES

Park and Open Space Maintenance
Perform all assigned tasks in the operation and maintenance of turfgrass, horticulture, trails, sports fields, playgrounds, outdoor rinks, snow and ice control, special events and associated ancillary facilities in accordance with City policies and procedures; perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and furnish reports.
Cut grass using riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, edgers; cut and remove sod.
Load and unload materials.
Collect refuse in parks, boulevards, trails and sports fields.
Dig, till, water, fertilize, plant, weed and trim flowers, plants and trees.
Cut trees and brush using chain saws; haul and split firewood.
Install posts, railings and bollards.
Repair picnic tables, park benches, backstops and dugouts.
Shovel and rake dirt, shale, gravel, snow and other materials.
Sweep and hose down surfaces and sand sidewalks.

Maintaining Equipment
Perform daily inspection of utilized vehicles and equipment and report deficiencies.
Carry out daily equipment lubrication needs and minor equipment maintenance.

Team Leader Responsibilities:
Coordinate, schedule, assign and direct labour, equipment and materials to accomplish assigned tasks.
Direct crew work in accordance with industry accepted practices and City procedures.
Ensure crew work is in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Review City Safe Work Practices, assess work site hazards and hold tool box meetings at the start of every task or project, prepare tool box meeting reports; prepare incident reports; ensure no worker starts work on the site that has not been through a safety briefing or tool box meeting.
Ensure that daily inspection/lubrication/minor maintenance of utilized vehicles and equipment is undertaken before utilization; report deficiencies.
Communicate instructions in clear terms; treat all employees equitably and without favour or bias.
Report actions that may be cause for employee discipline to supervisor.
Handle on-site public inquiries in a courteous manner, refer inquiries to supervisor when response not certain.
Organize work timelines to least interfere with public use of assets.
Order materials in a timely manner to ensure the continuous functioning of the crew.
Coordinate implementation of small construction projects that include outsourced services.
Ensure that established work quality/productivity/time standards are met.
Train staff new to the task to be fully competent in their activities.

Other Duties
Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the “Values, We Live By”.
All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
Perform other job-related duties.
May provide back up for peer group Operators.
QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
A minimum of 1 years’ experience of tasks and equipment operating related to a Parks environment.
Must have basic office computer skills.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, including completing required forms, reports, maps and drawings.
Ability to coordinate, schedule, assign and direct labour/crew, equipment and materials to accomplish assigned tasks.
Shows competencies in following safe work practices.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this position.
Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the public.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Parks & Sports Field Level 1.
Prairie Horticulture Certificate (Landscaping and Arboriculture).
Turfgrass Management Level 1.
Natural Ice and/or Pesticide Applicator’s License.
WHMIS.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate.
Leadership courses.
Alberta Driver’s License with Q Endorsement Airbrake.

COMPETENCIES:
Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one’s team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization’s capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver’s Abstract with a maximum of six (6) demerits.
Satisfactory assessment on equipment competency may have to be achieved as part of the recruitment process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling, manual dexterity, visual acuity/color vision.
Climbing ladders, balancing, crawling, crouching, depth perception/night, lifting, pushing, reaching (both arms), use of feet (for control), pulling, outside work.
Lifting to 20kg (44lbs).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Overtime may be required.
Scheduled weekend rotation will be required.
Requires work outdoors in all conditions, working in an office environment, working in shop work bays and in proximity to active vehicular traffic.
NEXT STEPS

You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WHY WORK FOR US?

Competitive annual salary
Pension
Medical & Dental Benefits
Life Insurance
Wellness Initiatives
Work/Life Balance
Recognized General Holidays
Leave Options
Flexible Work Arrangements
Perks
Positive Work Atmosphere
Employee Awards
Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
Professional Development
Company

City of Spruce Grove
Location

Sustainable Growth and Development Services - Public Works - Parks and Open Spaces
Opening Date

Apr 24, 2025 11:30 AM
Closing Date

May 07, 2025 11:5+ PM