Parks Attendant in Parks and Recreation

The Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim has openings for 2 Parks Attendants for the summer in the Community Services Department. Under the direction of the Manager and or designate, perform general maintenance, custodial duties and program requirements as assigned, in the operation and maintenance of assigned facilities in the Community Services Department. The Parks Attendant key responsibility is for the cleanliness of park grounds and buildings, grooming of the softball fields and grass cutting throughout various facilities in the Township. General cleanup of the arena and municipal cemeteries is also required. Presence of the attendant is required on weekends and during all tournaments or special events.

The criterion below identifies skills and abilities that an “ideal candidate” would possess:
 Must have a valid class G driver’s license with a clean abstract;
 Must have a Police Records Check including: Vulnerable Sector Screening;
 Experience as a park worker;
 Able to perform maintenance, housekeeping, cleaning and other duties to ensure the safe operation of facilities;
 Experience operating equipment such as trucks, infield groomers, grass mowers, blowers and trimmers;
 Experience operating power tools and hand tools;
 Experience in cleaning and building maintenance;
 Current First aid and CPR training;
 A high school diploma or equivalent;
 Basic computer knowledge;
 Experience driving a pickup truck and towing a trailer with equipment;
 Strong customer service, organizational and decision making skills;
 Proven ability to work independently or as a member of a team;
 Strong physical dexterity.