Parks Person I - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

Job Summary

The Parks Person I position is a versatile role encompassing three distinct functions: General Maintenance, Horticulture, and Sports Field Managements. Each function requires specialized skills and expertise. Candidates have the opportunity to be hired individually for one of these roles. In this position, you will contribute to the care and enhancement of our community outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain safe, beautiful, and enjoyable. Whether you are skilled in general maintenance practices, have a green thumb for horticulture, or excel in sports field management, you can play a vital role in maintaining and improving our parks.

Key duties

As part of City of Mississauga jobs in Mississauga, you will participate in daily maintenance, repairs, and general administration jobs Mississauga workers encounter across local parks.

• Provide leadership to team members, training on equipment, policies and standards, and establishing work plans.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain Park ID signs and regulatory signs.
• Assist with purchasing materials and equipment.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain park furniture.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain irrigation and water systems.
• Responsible for the inspections, maintenance, and repair of playground amenities as per CSA and City standards.
• Responsible for inspection, maintenance, and repair of fitness stations, multi-use ramps.
• Repair and maintain water services, including but not limited to parks washrooms (permanent and temporary) and spray pads.
• Answer inquiries from the public and City staff.
• Act as a liaison with general contractors, other City departments, Parks Planning, Parks Development, FPM, and volunteers.
• Assist with the setup and takedown of community and special events, including delivery of materials and equipment.
• Maintain equipment and tools regularly.
• Perform administrative functions such as drawdowns, P-Card reconciliation, IFI, work order completion, ActiveNet, and SharePoint uploads.
• Perform general carpentry work.
• Perform winter maintenance as needed, including but not limited to hand shovelling, plowing, and salting.
• Participate in litter and garbage collection when needed.
• Participate in the Parks on-call program.
• Participate in seasonal horticulture duties, including pruning operations.
• Participate in turf maintenance, hard-surface cleanup, and leaf cleanup when needed.
• Assist with the Natural Ice Rink Program.
• Participate in divisional committees.
• Assist Marina Operations with installation and removal of marina docks.
• Act as the Supervisor, General Maintenance in their absence and as appointed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and five years of experience in a Parks or General Maintenance setting.
• Holder of a current CSA Playspace and Equipment certificate is an asset.
• Working at Heights and/or Aerial Platform certification considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid Confined Space Entry certification considered an asset.
• Must have a current Ontario Class G Ontario Driver's Licence.
• Must be willing to obtain a current driver's abstract at your own expense.
• A valid Class DZ Ontario Driver's Licence is considered an asset.
• Must possess Standard First Aid and CPR C certification, or obtain it before the employment start date.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and relevant City of Mississauga software.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain small and large vehicles and equipment.
• Comfortable working primarily in parkland with exposure to fluctuating temperatures, varying weather conditions, and contaminants of various kinds.

The team

This position is part of the CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Parks, Forestry and Environment, Parks Operations division. The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve.