Parks Maintainer

Position Details

• Location: Whitby
• Salary Range (Hourly): $33.74 - $42.20
• Work Location: Hybrid
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Department: Parks & Recreation

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. With its beautiful heritage downtowns, award-winning marina, year-round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and robust arts and culture scene, Whitby offers extraordinary amenities that residents enjoy every day. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for planned growth and development, protection of the environment, urban design intensification, sustainability, community improvement, and new employment.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. The Town is a hybrid organization, empowering staff to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town and who are excited and proud to serve the vibrant community.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will positively impact our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions at all levels, including external contacts and elected officials. This position reports to the Supervisor of Operations (Parks), under the daily direction of the Working Foreperson(s).

The Parks Maintainer responsibilities include:

• Performing renovation and repair duties within the General Maintenance workgroup on various park facilities and structures, including field houses, playground equipment, and other amenities
• Completing maintenance using carpentry, plumbing, welding skills, and/or concrete work as required
• Installing play equipment and reporting on playground conditions
• Performing seasonal tasks such as special event setups and snow and ice removal
• Conducting minor equipment maintenance and safety checks
• Operating all equipment and tools in a safe and professional manner
• Providing excellent customer service and responding to inquiries or concerns from the public and staff
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member who conveys thoughts clearly both verbally and in writing. You listen attentively, ask clarifying questions, and use sound judgment with tact and diplomacy. You enjoy learning new things and fostering a collaborative team environment, working independently or as part of a team. You solve problems by gathering and processing relevant data, evaluating options using technical and analytical skills, and making recommendations. You are knowledgeable about workplace safety regulations and work safely while encouraging others to do the same.

What You Bring To Our Team

• Secondary school graduation diploma
• Completion of applicable trade school programs and/or extensive experience in carpentry, welding, and/or construction
• Registered Playground Practitioner Certification
• Minimum three (3) years of directly related experience with general parks maintenance
• Valid Class “DZ” Driver’s License, maintained in good standing
• At least one (1) year experience operating vehicles over 11,000 kg G.V.W., including tandem axle trucks
• Successful completion of Defensive Driving training
• Current Certification in Standard First Aid & CPR 'C' and AED
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment safely and technically
• Physically fit and capable of performing strenuous physical labour with heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. in varying weather conditions

What We Offer You

A comprehensive benefits and pension program that supports your work and life needs.