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Park Operator I – Mower (Seasonal)

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Summarized Position Responsibilities:

The City of West Kelowna’s Parks Department has a vacancy on its turf mowing team. This team fills the important role of providing high quality turf mowing to sports fields, parks and boulevards throughout the City, and consists of 5 personnel, including Operator I’s and II’s. This Operator I position will be responsible for line trimming, backpack blowing, mowing, seasonal cleanup/pruning and other related duties as required. It is a permanent full time, 8-month seasonal position, starting in March through October, annually. The work week consists of Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per week.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in general construction, horticulture related work, equipment operation or similar
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License with a heavy trailer endorsement
• Occupational First Aid Level I
• Traffic Control Certification preferred
• Knowledge and previous experience operating various pieces of equipment such as small tractors, weed eaters, lawnmowers, saws, a variety of hand tools, etc.
• Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work outside in the presence of all types of weather conditions
• Necessary knowledge of safe working and operating procedures related to equipment and tools and work procedures required to assure public safety
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to courteously deal with the public and co-workers under stressful conditions and / or tight timelines
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work and emergency call outs

Information for Applicants:  The City of West Kelowna has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and continued employment. Candidates who can establish that they cannot be fully vaccinated for a valid reason related to a protected ground under the British Columbia Human Rights Code may request an exemption.

Applications are accepted online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition No. 23-12E, Closes February 5, 2023

Full Time – 8 Month Seasonal | 40 hrs/wk | $28.28hr

Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan  

Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.