Parks and Trails - Parks Summer Student

Position:         General Labour – Parks Summer Student
Salary:             Grade 1, Non Union ($18.25/hr 2024 rate)
Reports to:     Team Leader – Parks and Trails
Work Term:     May to September

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Team Leader – Parks and Trails, this position is responsible for performing general maintenance duties at parks, parkettes, sport fields and beaches while ensuring attractive, orderly and healthy parks areas in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment for all.

Qualifications:

• Student at least 16 years of age as of May, 2025 (Due to the early start date this position is open only to College or University students who are returning full time to a recognized College or University program in September)
• Valid class G driver’s license or greater (no exceptions) and clean driver’s abstract
• Previous experience driving a truck would be an asset
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Protective footwear and clothing are required

Knowledge:

• Well-developed communication skills in order to deal with the public
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude to operate equipment including small tools
• Ability to follow work orders and show initiative for completing tasks

Major Responsibilities:

• Frequent road travel with municipal trucks to various parks throughout Lakeshore
• Complete daily inspections of park areas and playground equipment
• Ensure supplies levels are adequately always stocked and clean
• Daily cleaning of washroom facilities (including toilets, sinks and floors)
• Maintenance of baseball diamonds and sport fields
• Remove and repair signs of vandalism. Complete daily activity sheets.
• Other related duties as assigned

Decision Making and Judgement:

• Work is performed under the general direction of the Team Leader – Parks and Trails with access to municipal policies, procedures, bylaws and regulations.

Physical Skill and Effort

• Able to use equipment safely and act in a safe manner.
• Must be able to perform heavy and light physical labour duties.

Contacts

• Interpersonal skills to liaise with the public and fellow staff members in a professional, friendly and co-operative manner.

Internal:

• With Team Leader to ensure work responsibilities are met.
• With other staff to ensure provision of timely information and services.

External

• Answer questions from the public, provide information and provide customer service.

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Works outdoors
• Exposure to varying weather conditions

Control over Work Schedule

• Shift work, Monday through Sunday 6-8 hour shifts between 6 am and 10pm
• Hours of work range from 34-40 hours per week

As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.  The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.