Park and Sports Field Operator (5) (SS.26.21)

Position Description :

The successful incumbent will :

• Sports Fields : Maintain and perform all official sports field dimensions for baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, bowling green etc., as well as proper lining and grooming procedures and requirements for safe playable surfaces; maintain and clean outdoor sports facilities including players’ benches, backstops, fence lines and under bleachers while being attentive of scheduled tournaments and fulfilling requirements for set-up; carry out assigned tasks with minimal disruption to play.
• Parks / Trails / Beach : splash pad maintenance and recording daily maintenance; litter pick up and trash removal; washroom maintenance; grass maintenance equipment maintenance and servicing; playground maintenance; set up / take down of the required equipment and items needed for special events; repairs to benches, fences, bleachers, grass cutting, weed eating, pruning shrubs / trees, maintain garden beds; trail grooming; shoreline clean up.
• Pool Facility : assist with inspecting and monitoring outdoor pool equipment; assist in maintaining pool by cleaning, painting, vacuuming, shocking and chlorinating.
• Facility Maintenance : graffiti removal from buildings and structures; cleaning, painting, basic carpentry and plumbing repairs; monitor and record building systems (HVAC, security, fire systems); stripping / waxing floors.
• Foster productive public relations and engagement as a community interface, while providing exceptional customer service.
• Safe and efficient operation, care and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles (i.e. grass maintenance equipment, tractors, trucks, front-end loaders, water tanks and small equipment including all auxiliary attachments).
• Perform daily circle checks on all equipment and reporting defects to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain daily written records of work-related activities.
• Laboring duties include climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking, handling materials to assist in the maintenance of Norfolk County facilities and infrastructure. You will be required to work in an outdoor environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Note :

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon : attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation / certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews :

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Benefits

Posting # : SS.26.21

Position : Park and Sports Field Operator

Division : Community and Development Services

Department : Parks, Recreation and Culture

Number of Vacancies : 12

Rate : $18.48 per hour

Location : Langton (2), Delhi (2), Port Dover (2), Simcoe (4), Waterford (2)

Hours : 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, evenings and weekends as needed)

Posting Period : December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Duration :

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months.  Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 29, 2026, until September 4, 2026.

Please note : No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

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