Job Description

Vaughan is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada's first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!
The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.
Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.
Position Overview
Assists with seasonal maintenance activities in our City's Parks, Open Space Areas, Trails, Sports Fields, Playgrounds, Cemeteries, Woodlots, Shrub & Flower Beds and other City-Owned properties. Primary activities include turf cutting and trimming maintenance, sports field maintenance, collecting litter and debris, emptying garbage bins, weeding, mulching, pruning of trees and shrubs, applying salt and removing snow/ice on municipal sidewalks and City-owned facilities. To perform and complete these tasks, Labourer's are required and responsible for safely operating hand-held tools, small engine power tools, push mowers and snow blowers, as well as to drive ride-on equipment, tractors and Class G vehicles.
Responsibilities
General Labourer Function for Various Operations (Parks, Forestry, Horticulture):

• Performs general maintenance of parks, woodlots, open spaces, sports fields and courts, playgrounds, and all City owned properties.
• Cutting and trimming of grass areas, sports field maintenance, collecting litter and debris, planting and general maintenance of flowers and shrubs as well as trees, as it relates to the job function.
• Operates various City vehicles and equipment including but not limited to tractors, crew cab trucks, trailers, multi-deck riding mowers, water trucks, loaders, trimmers, field liners, hand-held tools, etc.
• Assists in the set-up and tear-down of equipment and items required for special events, such as picnic tables, tables, garbage cans and chairs.
• Collection of litter and debris on City-owned properties, such as parks, sport fields, playgrounds, park walkways and trails, and City-owned facilities.
• Assists with the general maintenance in City-owned cemeteries, as required.
• Assist in the Beautification program by planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, repairing and cultivating-flower and shrub beds, hanging baskets, barrels, and planters as directed by the horticulture maintenance schedule.

Reporting Administration

• Records and completes daily assignments, individual duties performed, and equipment used through completion inspection forms, logbooks and any other related documents.

Customer Service

• Responds courteously to any inquiries from the general public and escalate questions and/or concerns to their direct Supervisor.

Other Duties

• Responds to emergency situations, including seasonal events (i.e. flooding, etc.), as required.
• Assists with moving equipment and materials to and from designated work areas, as required.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, including the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy and other related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, that are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or suitable equivalent.
• One (1) year work experience in landscaping, maintenance or construction, forestry, horticulture, municipal service environment or similar experience.
• Valid Class Ontario "G" Driver's License in good standing with satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Ability to perform moderate to manual labor.
• Ability to operate ride-on mowers, tractors, push mowers, string trimmers, hand-held snow blowers, and other related equipment.
• Ability to drive class "G" vehicles (pick-up trucks, cube vans, etc.) with trailers attached.
• Ability to attach trailers to tow hitches on class "G" vehicles.

Working Conditions

• Majority of job requirements are performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Available to work beyond regular working hours (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.) as required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the job, including lifting to 20kg.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment and provide own CSA approved safety boots with green patch and a minimum 6" ankle height.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.
The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Skills Required