PARKS & RECREATION WORKER

PARKS & RECREATION WORKER
Department:                         Capital Projects & Public Works

Classification:                       CS 2

Employment Status:          On Call

Reporting Relationship

The Parks and Recreation Worker will be under the supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.

Position Summary

The Parks and Recreation Worker will be responsible for maintenance of the parks and recreational areas of M’Chigeeng throughout the seasons.

Winter season: provide ice resurface operations for arena, outdoor rinks, and skating pads.

Summer season: provide seasonal maintenance to all M’Chigeeng parks and recreational facilities.

Essential Functions

Staff in these roles will assist with maintaining the quality of operations and appearance of MFN gardens, horticultural displays/baskets/planters, parks, sports fields, beaches, arena, complex, and other facilities as requested:

Perform ongoing maintenance to MFN parks and amenities (Sports fields, parks, cemeteries, and facilities)
Perform routine maintenance as needed for Splash Pad site
Mowing, trimming, aeration, fertilization
Maintaining horticulture installations and displays – planting, weeding
Litter pick up and scheduled garbage/recycling collection and disposal
Cemetery maintenance including internments
Operate a variety of MFN vehicles and attachments (assignment of vehicles will be based on operational need and license requirements being met)
Assist with inspection, cleaning, and repair of park amenities
Safely operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and power / hand-held tools
Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment and identify hazards and/or mechanical issues requiring service repair
Deliver routine and specialized maintenance
Complete and submit daily, accurate electronic work entries and daily tailboards
Attend various training sessions throughout the season
Provide logistical support for community events including deliveries, set up and take down
Monitoring park conditions and reporting information to supervisor
Plants and maintains annuals and perennials
Maintains inventory of hanging baskets and other materials needed
Performs winter maintenance functions as required: evening snow patrol (plowing, shovelling and salt application) of parks, arenas, and community centres throughout MFN (as requested)
Maintain ice surface and/or installation of proper ice, ice lines etc.
Maintain ice plant and other equipment essential to arena operations (and monitor of all plant compressors)
Maintain and keep clean at all times arena and canteen area
Keep daily and monthly records of operations
Assist with canteen operations including ordering, processing and cash maintenance (financial summaries)
Assist with scheduling and record keeping for ice rentals, arena rentals and provide reports for same
Supervise employees where required
Must have working knowledge of compressor systems and ice making equipment (Zamboni)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum one (1) year experience in landscaping, horticulture, or related field
Valid G2 class licence
Experience with horticulture equipment and powered hand tools
Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to deal directly with the public
Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
Ability to work weekends and morning and afternoon shifts if required

Other

Excellent time management and organizational skills
Understanding and fluency of Anishinabek language is a strong asset or a willingness to learn
Must be flexible to work long hours in peak periods, evenings and weekends as required
Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset
Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, customs, and practices
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Must have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
CRC is required, current thirty (30) days original or certified copy

Criminal Reference Check (CRC) Rationale:  M’Chigeeng First Nation is in a position of trust to its band members and is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment. Applicants must have record clear and/or dated of convictions relating to fraud, drugs, assault, and theft. The CRC must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:

Parks & Recreation Worker
M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax 705-377-4980 or email to:   employment@mchigeeng.ca