Lead Maintenance Worker - Jobs in Pincher Creek, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 22979Ministry: Environment & ParksLocation: Beauvais Lake Provincial Park (Pincher Creek) and Park Lake Provincial Park (Lethbridge)Full or Part-Time: WageHours of Work: 40 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: SeasonalScope: Wage OpportunityClosing Date: February 21, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 04B 4000 Maintenance Service Worker 2About UsWe are looking Lead Maintenance Service Workers (Lead MSWs) for the following:

• Beauvais Lake Provincial Park (Pincher Creek)
• Park Lake Provincial Park (Lethbridge)

For more information on these Parks, visitRoleIn this role, you will oversee and perform routine and preventative maintenance and custodial duties within Provincial Parks and Provincial Recreation Areas. The majority of work for this position is completed outdoors and requires daily handling of chemicals, hand and power tools. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Major responsibilities include:Supervision & Leadership – Provide staff training, support and mentorship; coordinate day-to-day activities and schedules; act as a key contact between program areas in the park by meeting regularly with other program leads as needed.Cleaning & Custodial Duties – Ensure facilities are cleaned and maintained to Alberta Parks’ standards; perform cleaning duties alongside other staff members which includes cleaning bathrooms, shower houses, campsites and garbage disposal.Landscaping & Facility Maintenance – Operate power and hand tools to complete repairs and preventative maintenance tasks; install signage; groom park green areas and trails systems; cut grass with riding mowers weed control; paint structures; support tree removal and drainage work.Administrative & Customer Service - Ensure staff adhere to all pertinent policies, procedures, and protocols, including Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS standards, campground regulations, and GOA directives; lead and participate in emergency protocols to provide support to visitors and staff in an emergency situation; oversee staff schedules and timesheet entries.QualificationsEducation:

• Some high school education plus one year related experience

Additional requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license; must be willing to provide driver’s abstract and obtain Defensive Driver’s certification upon hiring, prior to first day of work
• Available to work weekend and evening shifts during the season
• Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certificate
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and teamwork skills
• Good working knowledge in operation, maintenance and safety of small equipment, hand tools and power tools

Assets:

• WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training
• Chainsaw certification
• Experience in cleaning/custodial work or landscape maintenance
• Effective time management, strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of park facilities/services, especially the parks in Southwest Alberta
• Familiarity with campground operations
• Excellent communication, customer service and team work skills
• Previous work experience with Alberta Environment and Parks

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:Agility – Staff must be agile in order to anticipate and quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations to effectively meet diverse visitor needs.Creative Problem Solving – Occasionally, challenges arise and staff must assess options, understand implications and determine appropriate actions to achieve the necessary solutions.Build Collaborative Environments – This position is one component of a larger work environment that includes other program areas. It is important to understand how this position contributes to achieving broader Alberta Environment & Parks’ goals.Systems Thinking –This position is one component of a larger work environment that includes other program areas. It is important to understand how this position contributes to achieving broader Alberta Environment and Parks goals.Salary$22.75 - $27.58 per hourWage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.

• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

NotesTerms of Employment

• Fulfill seasonal contract (anticipated late April – September/October 2022)
• Weekend work will be required; premium is paid for these shifts
• Hours of employment are up to 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled up to 8 hours
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work
• Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy
• These positions require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions

Additional Information

• Interviews will take place in March
• Those selected for an interview must bring at least three work related references to the interview
• Shared staff rental accommodation may be available

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Tips for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThe Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID 19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees, to improve the health and safety of Alberta Public Service employees and Albertans we serve.Any candidates in the process for applying for employment with the Government of Alberta, must be able to comply with one of the following:

• Proof of COVID 19 vaccination;
• If you are a successful candidate and have not provided proof of COVID 19 vaccination, you may select to produce a negative PCR (molecular polymerase chain reaction) or rapid test result, date-stamped within 72 hours of every scheduled work day/shift, on an ongoing basis. These tests will be paid for by the employee;
• Candidates and employees who are unable to get vaccinated based on a protected ground under the Alberta Human Rights Act may request approval for an exemption and accommodation.

At the time of offer successful candidates are required to show proof of vaccination with QR code or indicate you will be participating in the PCR or rapid testing.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Samantha Kith at Samantha.Kith@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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