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Role Responsibilities

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting MSW1 Workers with the duties, administrative and supervisory tasks such as:

• Onsite lead for a crew of MSW1 staff; accountable for direct site operations, and for leading the task scheduling for other staff
• Leads trail crews where applicable
• Assists with formal inspections, maintenance and servicing of equipment
• Assists with day to day operations of a water treatment plant and distribution system
• Conducts purchasing and orders supply inventory within budget
• Assists with staff training and staff performance reviews
• Support the operation of various utility systems in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure safe provision of drinking water and waste water removal/treatment
• Assists with service contract management
• Performing landscaping, building cleaning and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment
• Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, ATVs, skid steers, etc.
• Assisting with trail maintenance, beach and dock maintenance
• Installing and maintaining signage
• Assists with hazard tree management and invasive plant management programs
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent occupational health & safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols; and with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols
• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses

This position will require you to work various shifts including weekends, holidays and possible holidays. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any time of weather conditions.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Agility – ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments – leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking – understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others – A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• Equipment Operation experience on:
  • Skid steer/tool cat
  • 3 point hitch tractor
  • Front End Loader
  • Pickup Truck
  • Trailering (large and small equipment)
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Experience with basic plumbing
• Experience with basic electrical
• Experience with basic wood working
• Experience maintaining vehicles and/or equipment, such as fluid changes, belt changes, bulb replacement, greasing, tire checks and rotating

Additional Assets to be successful in this role:

• Class 3 or better drivers license
• Side by side experience
• Trade related to Plumbing, electrical, heavy duty mechanics or automotive, carpentry
• Computer skills related to Microsoft programs
• Experience working in custodial, landscaping, or similar positions
• Chainsaw certification
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints
• Experience working within a campground setting

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required
• Final candidates may be required to provide an acceptable 5-Year Commercial Driver’s Abstract (will be reimbursed)
• Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided; certified safety footwear is not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost
• This position will require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
• Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory

In your resume:
Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience. Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part time (PT) or full time (FT).
Example: Maintenance Foreman: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight- hour shifts per week).


Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.