Job Description

Job description

• Assist with geese control in accordance with Township procedures by non destructive means; i.e. elimination of feed, landscape modification, erection of barriers, etc.

• Responsible for groundskeeping duties of the parks, cemeteries, trails, road allowances, public docks and launching ramps, and beaches within the Township. Duties include but are not limited to; cutting grass, trimming trees, raking leaves, planting and maintaining flower gardens.
• Operate related equipment, including but not limited to; mowers (push and ride on), trimmers, blowers and hand held tools.
• Trail maintenance including removing debris and unsafe branches and ensuring signage and markings are clear and maintained.
• Trail projects for restoration/improvement including building wooden paths and walking bridges.
• Set out and take in of park benches and other equipment annually.

• Deliver and pick up park benches to various locations throughout the township for use by private organizations/functions.
• Prepare interments and restore the grave after the interment.
• Pick up litter and garbage from designated receptacles placed throughout the Township
• Assist in the preparation of the docks and equipment for swim programs in Bala and Port Carling.
• Cleaning, disinfecting and stocking of public washrooms throughout the Township in the summer season.
• Respond to public inquires face to face in a professional and courteous manner.
• Other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years\' experience cleaning using professional equipment, methods and materials.
• 2-5 years\' experience of groundskeeping and cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to meet the weight lifting and physical demands of the position as per the job description.
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver\'s License and clear driver\'s abstract.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Closing date 04/16/2023

Location Port Carling, Muskoka Lakes

Township of Muskoka Lakes