Seasonal Park Worker II (Summer 2026)

Job Description

<p>Please note this is a contract opportunity beginning at the end of April 2026 to the end of October 2026.</p><p>Responsible for Grass Maintenance: maintaining Town owned property, mowing lawns, trimming. Special Events: participating in the set up and take down of equipment used at events, supporting recreation during special events and maintaining Newmarket's downtown area. Horticulture: performing a variety of gardening tasks, such as weeding, planting, pruning and watering of shrub beds, planters. Cultural Field Maintenance: maintenance of Town sports fields including, mowing, fertilizing, paint lining, and baseball diamond dragging. General Parks: Maintenance of Town parks, including assisting with playground repairs, and replacements, inspections, and general construction. Forestry: care for trees along boulevards, trails, and parks, including trimming, pruning and removal.</p><p>Job Requirements</p><ul><li><p>Minimum of High School education along with formal academic training in parks related disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in municipal parks or horticulture/forestry, sports field/turf maintenance is required.</p></li><li><p>Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.</p></li><li><p>Ability to take and provide directions and the ability to work on own initiative and to respond appropriately to any situation which may arise.</p></li><li><p>Ability to read, comprehend and understand WHMIS labels, equipment manuals, complete logs and incident reports to fulfill health and safety obligations.</p></li><li><p>Practical working knowledge of health and safety regulations and trained in WHMIS procedures to deal with equipment, and parks maintenance.</p></li><li><p>Ability to operate parks related equipment such as trucks and trailers, riding mower, tractors, trimming equipment, snow removal and salting equipment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to deal courteously and effectively with staff, park users/groups and the general public.</p></li><li><p>Class "G" Driver's License required in good standing and satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket.</p></li><li><p>Due to the nature of the contacts of this position, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check acceptable to the Town is required.</p></li></ul>