Perform parks maintenance for the Town of Oakville, using equipment safely across parks, sports fields, cemeteries, and open spaces. This temporary full-time contract runs approximately four months.
The Parks Labourer performs general maintenance while supporting litter removal, facility checks, park setup, and winter control. Duties require mechanical aptitude, communication, customer service, problem solving, and safe equipment operation. Shifts run from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and may include weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete litter pickup and facility checks across parks and open spaces
- Collect limbs, brush, debris, and roadside litter
- Prepare ground by digging, raking, and laying sod
- Shovel snow and salt walkways as required
- Inspect vehicles and equipment, reporting defects appropriately
Requirements:
- Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent
- Previous parks maintenance and related equipment experience
- Valid unrestricted Ontario Class G driver's licence minimum
- Understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and safety legislation
- Availability for 40 hours, varying weather, shifts, and weekends
Support Oakville's parks, fields, and cemeteries through dependable maintenance, safe driving, equipment care, and responsive facility checks.
Parks Maintenance Labourer Oakville employer: Town of Oakville
The Town of Oakville is an exceptional employer that prioritizes a progressive work environment, offering a hybrid work schedule and a defined benefit pension plan. With a strong commitment to work/life balance, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, the Town fosters a collaborative culture where employees can thrive while serving the community's legal needs.
