Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs recreational equipment and furnishings at various sites around the city.
• Operates a variety of vehicles including a tractor with front-end loader, a forklift, snow-clearing equipment, and a tandem-axle truck.
• Constructs, installs, replaces and repairs various types of fencing, concrete and masonry blocks, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance of buildings, structures, equipment, etc., in accordance with predetermined maintenance schedules.
• Assists trades and other maintenance staff with a variety of maintenance and construction projects.
• Transports the showmobile and community stage and oversees set-up at various sites around the city.
• Delivers and installs miscellaneous equipment to various sites around the city.
• Directs and trains staff assigned to assist in the set-up and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Works with other staff to ensure all work meets applicable Provincial and Federal code standards.
• Ensures adherence to established safety procedures, including the use of appropriate protective equipment.
• Prepares purchase orders and maintains event schedules and computer records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Three years’ experience operating specified equipment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Playground Inspector certification from CPRA.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Back Flow Prevention certification.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of basic power tools and large equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift, truck, and front-end loader.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with the public and civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Additional Requirements

Evening and weekend work may be involved.