Parks Equipment Operator 2

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Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver. Position Overview We have a full-time opportunity available within our Parks Department for an Equipment Operator 2 specializing in sports field maintenance. This position involves the safe and efficient operation, servicing, and minor maintenance of complex and / or heavy / medium-sized equipment used specifically for sports field upkeep. The incumbent will operate and maintain various types of equipment, including mowers and heavy-duty tractors. The successful applicant will also be required to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities and reports. Oral, written, and digital (email and SMS) assignments are received from a superior who evaluates work performance in terms of safe and efficient equipment operational services rendered.

The successful applicant will possess :

• Considerable knowledge and experience with reel and bed-knife mowers, rotary mowers, including maintenance, back lapping, and sharpening blades.
• Skill in operating heavy-duty tractors with front-end loader attachments.
• Experience in mowing sports fields and maintaining baseball diamonds.
• Experience in snow removal within parking lots using tractors and front-end loaders.
• Ability to apply fertilizers and lime to sports fields and perform related maintenance tasks.
• Skill in hooking up and operating 3-point hitch equipment for mowers, trailers, blowers, overseeders, and aerators.
• Understanding of the basics of sports field maintenance and repairs.
• Experience leading and directing crews engaged in sports field maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking and reporting maintenance activities and the ability to carry out oral and written instructions
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, and rules of safe and efficient operation of medium-sized equipment.
• Sound knowledge of the methods and practices used in servicing and maintaining equipment and the associated tools required for this work.
• Ability to perform other related work such as labouring as needed.

Qualifications Completion of the 12th grade and considerable related equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, as well as provision of a Driver’s Abstract that reflects a safe and responsible driving record is required.

Apply The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at by August 28, 2024 .If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

Compensation The pay for this unionized position is per hour (2024 rates) and is based on a 40 hour work week Posting Detail Information Posting Number JP#24-60 Job Open Date 08 / 21 / 2024 Job Close Date 08 / 28 / 2024 Special Instructions to Applicants