SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all parks, pathways,  sports fields, cemeteries, and related park amenities within the department’s area of responsibility. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Level I 1. Operates (at a basic level) the following equipment: chainsaw, front-end loaders, mowers (ride and push), forklift, hand tools, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment; 2. Supports the training, supervision and mentoring of department staff during the summer months to ensure that day-to-day functions are followed and refers unusual problems or  policy matters to the Parks Foreman;  3. Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks; 4. Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the areas of the department’s responsibility;  5. Performs construction and maintenance tasks; operates a power saw and brush cutter at ground level; falls and bucks trees and performs related park forestry operations;  6. Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal, sanding and other related duties;  7. Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy; 8. Provides emergency assistance when required; 9. Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents any required maintenance; and  10. Performs other duties as assigned. 11. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent; 12. No experience necessary; 13. Education or experience in horticulture an asset; 14. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred; 15. Clean Driver’s Abstract; 16. Standard First Aid; 17. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training; 18. Flag Person Certificate preferred; 19. Fall Protection Certificate preferred; 20. Physically able to perform required duties; 21. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines; 22. Ability to work independently and in a team environment; 23. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks; 24. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; 25. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset; 26. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and 27. Subject to a criminal record check. Level II 1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent; 2. Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field; 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; 4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset; 5. Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement; 6. Clean driver’s abstract; 7. Fall Protection Certificate; 8. Flag Person Certificate; 9. Standard First Aid; 10. WHMIS Certification; 11. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training; 12. CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate; 13. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate; 14. Ground Disturbance preferred; 15. Confined Space preferred; 16. Physically able to perform required duties; 17. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;  18. Ability to work independently and in a team environment; 19. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks; 20. Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement; 21. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; 22. Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset;  23. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and 24. Subject to a criminal record check. Level III 1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program;  2. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field; 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; 4. Education or experience in horticulture an asset; 5. Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement; 6. Clean driver’s abstract; 7. Pesticide Applicator Certificate; 8. Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training; 9. CSA Playground Certificate; 10. Fall Protection Certificate; 11. Flag Person Certificate; 12. Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate; 13. Confined Space; 14. Standard First Aid; 15. WHMIS Certification; 16. Ground Disturbance; 17. Irrigation Certification preferred; 18. Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred; 19. Proficient in Microsoft Office; 20. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines; 21. Ability to lead a crew; 22. Physically able to perform required duties; 23. Ability to work independently and in a team environment; 24. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks; 25. Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement; 26. Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; 27. Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset;  28. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and 29. Subject to a criminal record check.