Bruces Mill Conservation Park – TRCA Looking for Senior Grounds & Facilities Support at Stouffville, ON Full Time

The Senior Grounds and Facility Support Representative aids in the successful delivery of daily operations and special events to ensure positive customer experiences. Based at Bruces Mill Conservation Park the Senior Grounds and Facility Support Representative will also assist will operations at Bathurst Glen Golf Course or other areas as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

Perform the following tasks under general supervision:

• Provide guidance and direction to seasonal staff teams on day to day duties, and ensure all staff are working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist Supervisor in providing staff training and development on an ongoing basis; Provide supervisors with feedback on the teams’ performance, providing recommendations regarding staff development and additional training needs.
• Assist front-line staff with visitor inquiries and/or concerns as required in a tactful and professional manner.
• Provide direction to staff teams and assist in providing and enhancing visitor experiences within the facility by preparing areas for public use, including setting up prior to and cleaning up after day use picnics, day camps, events, etc., and engage with program or event organizers to ensure needs are met.

• Carry out various facility maintenance tasks including but not limited to:
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance (mowing, trimming, removal of debris, litter pick-up, weeding, planting etc.).
• Cleaning of buildings, washrooms, work areas and other facility amenities.
• Garbage collection and disposal.
• Assembly and/or repair of benches, fencing, signs and other facility and ground assets.
• Basic carpentry and plumbing under supervision.
• Painting.
• Basic trail, roadway and walkway inspection and maintenance.
• Perform the safe operation of hand-held, walk behind and ride on landscaping equipment.
• Perform the safe operation of hand tools and power tools.
• Perform the safe operation of vehicles and equipment such as utility vehicles and fleet vehicles.
• Communicate park rules and regulations to patrons, if patrons are not adhering to rules and regulations.
• Ensure all required equipment is available, in good working condition and stored appropriately; ensuring a pre-inspection of all equipment prior to use.
• Identify, manage and report hazardous site conditions; ensures that staff and visitors do not encounter unsafe areas, materials or equipment.
• Maintain and complete accurate records as required, including but not limited to inspection and maintenance records, incidents, accidents and occurrences.
• Understand and adhere to all legislated requirements, TRCA policies and procedures, emergency procedures and Health and Safety legislation and standards
• Understand and follow responsible cash handling procedures as required.

What will you need to succeed:

• High school diploma an asset.
• Active and current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate is considered an asset.
• Experience handling and operation of small equipment.

• Ontario Landscape Exterminator License and IPM agent Certification is considered an asset
• Food Handler’s Certificate is considered asset (where required)
• Smart Serve Certification or ability to obtain
• Previous experience working in a Park, Grounds or Golf Course maintenance position an asset.
• Strong health and safety aptitude.
• Good customer service skills, coupled with effective communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• General computer skills.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license in good standing.
• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Salary: $22.24 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a precondition to being hired by TRCA. TRCA will comply with its obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code and any other applicable legislation.

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Occupations: 1 year (required)

Application deadline: 2022-04-24