Town of Huntsville Looking for Parks Attendant Full Time

An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Town of Huntsville is looking to hire a temporary Parks Attendant for the Fall and Winter seasons. This contract position starts in September and runs to approximately the of April 2024.

Parks Attendant
During the fall season, the Parks Attendant is will ensure the proper care of the Town of Huntsville parks system including such duties as operation of fleet vehicles-truck and trailer, grass cutting, sports field maintenance, flower bed watering and maintenance, debris pick-up and special events set up.

During the winter season, the Parks Attendant Is responsible for performing winter maintenance on roads, bridges, sidewalks, parking lots and roadsides which includes plowing, salting, and sanding. The Attendant is responsible for operating various vehicles and equipment, such as single-axle plow trucks, sidewalk plows, loaders, spreading units.

Ideally the successful candidate will have completed high school and have previous experience in horticulture and sports field maintenance experience an asset in snow removal. You must able to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends and holidays) in varying types of weather conditions. Previous heavy equipment operation experience is an asset. A valid G class driver’s license is required, with a Class DZ driver’s license being an asset.

The hourly rate for this position is $26.88 based on a 40-hour work week.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Salary: From $26.88 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-18