Welcome to the City of 100 Hellos! We are a welcoming and inclusive community and one of the most culturally diverse communities in Alberta, with a population of 14,924 and another 11,000 in the surrounding area. We have a vibrant and friendly business community, a range of ethnic restaurants and a myriad of recreational opportunities. The Brooks area offers a diverse landscape; we have pristine farms, beautiful lakes and a huge valley of hills and hoodoos!

Why work for the City of Brooks? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, our positive work culture and our exceptional team of talented professionals who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is professional, fun, dedicated and passionate about health and wellness. Our employees receive many benefits, some of which being, able to participate in gym memberships and educational opportunities. Please view our City of Brooks Careers Corner page for more details.

The City of Brooks requires one (1) Parks Maintenance II in the Parks Services Department.

Job Details & Responsibilities:

As our Parks Maintenance II you will be responsible for performing the day to day operation and maintenance of all parks, pathways, sports fields, cemeteries and any other related parks amenities under the department's area of responsibility. You will operate the following equipment: chainsaw, front end loaders, mowers, hand tools, bucket truck and snow removal equipment.

Requirements:

• Level II
  • Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
  • Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or municipal parks environment, horticulture, golf course or landscaping,
    
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License with Q-Endorsement;
    
  • Fall Protection, Flag Person, Standard First Aid, WHMIS, and Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificates;
  • CSA Playground Certificate or Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
    
  • Clean driver's abstract;
    
  • Certificates for Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training, Confined Space and Ground Disturbance would be considered assets;

Compensation & Benefits:

• The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package with this position falling within the scope of the Collective Agreement between the City of Brooks and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1032.
• The 2024 salary range for this position is $28.12 - $30.79 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This position may include shifts in the evenings, weekends, and overtime as required. The Collective Agreement including wages can be found online at www.brooks.ca.
• Additionally, you will receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during your term of employment.

A clean criminal record with vulnerable sector check and a driver's abstract will be required before an offer of employment is presented to the successful candidate.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.

The City of Brooks thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brooks is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, trains, pays, and promotes employees fairly and equally regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or physical status.