Park Handyworker 3

　　Job ID: 43338

　　Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources

　　Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks

　　Work Location: To Be Determined

　　Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Seasonal

　　Hourly Rate: $29.38

　　Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours for week

　　Affiliation: L416

　　Number of Positions Open: To Be Determined

　　Posting Period: 02-Jan-2024 to 31-Mar-2024

　　Major Responsibilities:

　　Performs manual tasks in park areas which require some gardening ability

　　Operates various types of equipment, mechanized grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment

　　Maintains parks turf by mowing, string trimming, fertilizing, clearing litter and removing garbage, as well as setting up semi-automatic and automatic irrigation systems

　　Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to park washrooms

　　Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to parks facilities and furnishings including playing fields, ice rinks, parks benches, etc.

　　Sets up equipment such as chairs, benches and soccer/football posts, etc.

　　Clears and maintains parks walkways and entrances, including snow shoveling

　　Assists in maintaining horticultural beds and shrubs, as required

　　Performs other related work as assigned.

　　Key Qualifications:

　　Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

　　Experience in grounds maintenance and/or horticulture, preferably in a park setting.

　　Experience with grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment.

　　Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

　　You must also have:

　　Ability to provide work direction to others.

　　Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.

　　Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

　　Ability to deal courteously with the public and staff.

　　Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.

　　Must be available to work shifts/weekends/overtime, as required

　　Must be physically capable of performing all of the required duties and must be able to work in all weather conditions

　　We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

　　Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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　　Accommodation

　　The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .