Parks Worker 1, Auxiliary Competition No. 23-06
Internal/External Auxiliary Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: February, 2023
Located next to downtown Victoria, the Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000, is home to Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet. The community boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities, schools and commercial services.
The Parks Department is seeking motivated individuals to fill auxiliary Parks Worker 1 positions, reporting to the Parks Supervisor.
The ideal candidates will undertake tasks associated with gardening, turf maintenance, pathway maintenance, washroom cleaning, tree maintenance, event support, and park infrastructure maintenance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Turf maintenance, ie: mowing, weedeating, edging, operating leaf blower, setting up irrigation equipment, watering of beds and weeding.
- Trail maintenance, litter control and garbage collection.
- Park building/washroom cleaning and maintenance, and painting and graffiti removal.
- Operate a vehicle to transport material to and from worksite.
- Use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes and pruners.
- Perform related duties where qualified.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- General park operation and maintenance experience preferred.
- Current valid Class 5 Drivers License
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Salary: $30.27. hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits (2023 rates)
Hours: up to 40 hours per week (may include weekend work)