Parks Operator I - Seasonal (Summer) - [OT122]

Parks Operator I - Seasonal (Summer) - [OT122]

18 Jan
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City of West Kelowna
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West Kelowna

18 Jan

City of West Kelowna

West Kelowna

Parks Operator I
Seasonal – 8 months annually
March – October
The City of West Kelowna is looking for a team player to join our Parks Department in this 8-month seasonal role working March to October annually. Build your future with a City who was presented the BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.

Summarized Position Responsibilities:
The Parks Operator I – Seasonal position involves performing entry-level tasks related to maintaining and operating parks throughout the City. Responsibilities include park maintenance such as weeding, planting, mowing, general construction, garbage collection,



graffiti removal, and more. The role requires experience on power tools, and the Operator must have the ability to complete manual labour. Knowledge and previous experience operating various pieces of equipment such as small tractors, chainsaws, jackhammers, compressors, tamping machines, mowers, weed eaters, lawnmowers, saws, a variety of hand tools, etc. is also beneficial. The operator also assists with traffic control, follows safety protocols, handles materials and supports team members at all levels of the organization.

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in general construction, horticulture related work, equipment operation or similar
- Basic First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level I)
- Traffic Control
- Sharps Collection and Disposal
- Fall Protection/Aerial Lift
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with Heavy Trailer Endorsement
- Completion of an 8-hour WorkSafeBC recognized course in the safe operation of chainsaws

The role requires experience with various equipment, good physical fitness,



knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Strong communication skills, flexibility for shift work, and emergency callouts are also necessary. This position is funded for 8 months working from March to October annually.

Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.
Competition No. 25-10E | Opens January 15, 2025 | Closes February 17, 2025
March – October / 40 hrs/wk | $31.26/hr
Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/90145565/parks-operator-seasonal-summer-ot122-west-kelowna/?utm_source=html

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