The Parks Caretaker workers keep up the appearance, health, and safety of landscapes and trees. Parks Caretakers beautify the park grounds by keeping lawns green and litter-free and by planting and tending to annual flowers that change with the seasons as well as perennial trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. To keep the park safe, caretakers prune trees and shrubs to prevent insect damage, disease or dyeing branches that may cause safety to public or city property as needed. They do everything they can to ensure the park is attractive and usable by community members.
Duties
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Carrying out replacement, planting, maintenance, removal programs for all tree, shrubs and flower beds throughout the city.
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Replace, maintain and create landscaped areas in park amenities and around facilities.
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Participate in all pruning operations and programs including use of bucket truck to prune trees.
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Operation of a wood chipper in means of disposal of tree waste.
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Maintain park space and boulevard trees.
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Design and estimate flower bed layouts throughout Lloydminster.
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Maintain and repair irrigation systems.
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Operate turf and landscaping equipment.
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Rehabilitation of damaged turf areas.
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May be required to oversee and assist in the training of summer seasonal parks staff.
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String light installation with the aid of a bucket truck through out park amenities and city facilities.
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Keep trails and paths clear of any debris and in good condition.
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Pick up litter and remove bagged trash in park amenities and facilities.
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Remove snow and ice and maintain safe walking surfaces during cold months.
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Perform heavy lifting and manual labour.
- Work on and maintain outdoor rinks and pond ice surfaces.
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General cleaning of worksite, equipment and park amenities.
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Operate equipment for the daily operations of the Parks Division.
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Keep accurate documentation such as, time sheets, equipment inspection sheets, hazard identification forms, and daily work records.
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Maintain necessary records maintenance for labor material and equipment.
Other
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Other related duties as required.
- Will take an active part in the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
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Successful candidate will be required to complete training on operating equipment and assist the equipment operators.
