Seasonal Parks General Maintenance (6 month contract, unionized position) – 1 Vacancy
The County of Brant, ON, Canada
Temporary
Community Services
Entry Level
REPORTS TO: Parks & Cemetery Supervisor
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Paris Parks
Minimum Qualifications:
Duration: May – November
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on Friday May 22, 2026.
Date of Posting: Tuesday May 12, 2026
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Paris Parks
Minimum Qualifications:
- Secondary school education
- Demonstrated knowledge of grounds maintenance and related equipment
- Good knowledge of facility maintenance practices and procedures
- Knowledge of sports field, trail and general parks maintenance
- Good communication skills relating to other staff members and the general public
- Good interpersonal and records management skills
- General repair experience as it relates to mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
- Good safe work practices
- Current First aid, CPR and AED training
- Valid Class G driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract
- Acceptable police records check
- Sports Turf Management and maintenance certification
- Knowledge of commercial pool operations
- Horticultural or Arborist background
- Post-secondary education in a recreation or horticultural field
- Prior experience working in a municipal recreation facility and/or park setting
- Chainsaw certification
- Active involvement in the operation and maintenance of parks, sports fields and trails outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Daily review of rental and maintenance schedules to prepare areas for users and to maintain facilities to an acceptable standard
- Active involvement in the care and maintenance of related equipment
- Guidance and supervision of summer students and part time staff
- Internal and external communication with staff, users, volunteers and event coordinators
- Will be required to liaise with user/community groups during tournaments and special events
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening and weekend shifts
- Provide direct support to park users
- Documentation of maintenance duties, rentals, daily routines, incident/accident forms, emergency services, health and safety practices
- Other duties as assigned
Duration: May – November
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on Friday May 22, 2026.
Date of Posting: Tuesday May 12, 2026
The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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