Parks & Recreation Operator

Job in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Listing for: Autismservices

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Groundskeeper, General Labor, Outdoor / Nature
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Groundskeeper, General Labor, Outdoor / Nature

Interested applicants should submit their resume detailing qualifications, experience, training, and references to:
Cortney Larsen, CAO Town of Rosthern, PO Box 416 Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0 Phone: Email: We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Primary Duties

Operating vehicles, various parks and recreation equipment, and small tools.

Keeping daily logs and usage records of vehicles and equipment.

Performing general maintenance and repair of vehicle and parks and recreation equipment.

Performing general labour, maintenance, and repair on all municipal facilities and land including but not limited to:

A. Jubilee Sports Centre:
- Cleaning and janitorial of all areas of the building.
- Ice and snow removal by hand on the sidewalk and in front of all doors.
- Operation of ice plant, including keeping of maintenance logs.
- Operation of equipment needed to maintain ice surfaces.
- Maintenance of heating systems.
B. Valley Aquatic Centre:
- Start up and shut down of pool.
- Pool chemistry.
- Filter maintenance.
- Building maintenance.
C. Town Shop:
- Cleaning.
D. Playgrounds:
- Garbage pick-up.
- Grounds maintenance.
- Playground inspections and reporting.
E. Parks & Green Spaces:
- Grass cutting and trimming using grass whips, push mowers, riding mowers, and tractor with pull-behind mower.
- Tree and plant maintenance, watering and pruning.
- Tree planting and removal.
- Ball diamonds maintenance.
F. Cemetery:
- Assisting with digging graves.
- Grounds and grass maintenance.
G. Other buildings:
- General maintenance.

Assisting with the set-up and clean-up of special functions.

Ensuring all standards of Occupational Safety and Health are followed.

Maintaining effective, professional, courteous and respectful communications with supervisors, other staff, and the general public.

Performing other duties as may be assigned including those related to public works and utility operations.

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