Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers ( Cold lake)

Job title:

Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers ( Cold lake)

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Leads and Park Maintenance Workers ( Cold lake)
Job Requisition ID: 65975
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Cold Lake District – Cold Lake, Moose Lake, Whitney Lakes and Garner Lake Provincial Parks
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification and Salary:
Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) – Park Maintenance Worker 1:
$20.14 – $24.22 per hour
Maintenance Service Worker 2 (MSW2) – Park Maintenance Worker 2:
$23.38 – $28.34 per hour
Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) – Park Maintenance Crew Lead:
$24.68 – $30.16 per hourIn addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:

• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:

• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays
• $2.75 per hour for evenings

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat, and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.For more information on Park locations visit: .For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit our website at: .Role ResponsibilitiesIf you enjoy working outside and are committed to caring for Alberta Park’s facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team in the Cold Lake District. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Maintenance Service Workers for the 2025 summer operating season.Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance and operational duties that support the day use areas, campgrounds, facilities and trail systems.We are currently looking to hire Park Maintenance Workers for the following Provincial Parks in the Cold Lake District:

• Cold Lake Provincial Park
• Moose Lake Provincial Park
• Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
• Garner Lake Provincial Park

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lawn maintenance and minor repairs of facilities
• Performing routine custodial and cleaning duties of park facilities
• Responding to in-person requests for information on area amenities and park conditions, as needed
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment
• Completing trail and signage projects
• Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols as well as the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online course

Please click on this to view the job description for this position (MSW1).As the Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2), primary duties include assisting with and performing MSW1 duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as:

• Conducting trail maintenance projects
• Maintaining roads and parking lot areas
• Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance
• Installing and removing docks, maintaining beaches
• Operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, groomers, garbage trucks, etc.)
• Operating chainsaws, brushsaws and other higher risk equipment
• Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operating

Please click on this to view the job description for this position (MSW2).Role Responsibilities ContinuedAs the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting MSW1 and MSW2 Workers with the duties mentioned above in addition to administrative and supervisory tasks such as:

• Onsite lead for a crew of MSW staff. Accountable for direct site operations, and for leading the task scheduling for other staff.
• Leading trail crews where applicable
• Assisting with formal inspections, maintenance and servicing of equipment
• Conducting purchasing and orders supply inventory within budget
• Assisting with staff training and staff performance reviews
• Supporting the operation of various systems in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure safe provision of drinking water and waste water removal.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position (MSW3).All positions will require you to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. You have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and will be paid for number of hours worked. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any time of weather conditions, rain or shine.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .Competencies relevant to Maintenance Worker positions include:Agility – ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.Build Collaborative Environments – leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.Systems Thinking – understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.Develop Self and Others – A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.QualificationsEducation and Experience:Park Maintenance Worker 1 – (Maintenance Service Worker 1)

• Some high school education or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education

Park Maintenance Worker 2 – (Maintenance Service Worker 2)

• Some high school education and one year of related experience or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education

Park Maintenance Crew Lead – (Maintenance Service Worker 3)

• Some high school education, related training, plus two years of related experience or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education and some supervision experience

Additional requirements:

• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certificate

Additional Assets to be successful in any of the roles:

• Experience with hand and power tools; good working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and safety of small equipment
• Experience working in custodial, landscaping, or similar positions
• Chainsaw certification
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints
• Experience working within a campground setting

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate the above assets in their resume or cover letter.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Refer to .NotesTerms of Employment:

• Position start/end dates vary (start – early May, early June, mid-June; end dates – early September, end sept, mid October 2025)
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required
• Final Candidates may be required to provide an acceptable 5yr Commercial Driver’s Abstract. (Will be reimbursed)
• Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certificate
• Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided; Certified Safety footwear is not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost
• These positions will require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
• Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory (late April/early May 2025)
• Shared staff housing accommodations may be available

In your Cover Letter and during the online application process, please indicate your position preference.In your resume:

• Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience
• Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT)
• Example: Maintenance Foreman: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight- hour shifts per week)

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at .

Expected salary

$20.14 – 24.22 per hour

Location

Alberta

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 01:42:32 GMT

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