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Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued. Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.
Responsible, under the guidance of management, to perform general maintenance duties in parks, open space lands, boulevards, cemeteries and other properties assigned to the Parks, Forestry & Horticulture Operations Department.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or suitable equivalent.• One (1) year work experience in landscaping, maintenance or construction, forestry, horticulture, municipal service environment or similar experience.• Valid Class Ontario “G” Driver’s License in good standing with satisfactory driver’s abstract.• Ability to perform moderate manual labor.• Ability to operate ride-on mowers, tractors, push mowers, string trimmers, hand-held blowers, 4x4 pickup truck with plow, Kubota Sidewalk Tractor, snow blowers and other related equipment.• Ability to drive class “G” vehicles (pick-up trucks, cube vans, etc.) with trailers attached.• Ability to attach trailers to tow hitches on class “G” vehicles.• Majority of job requirements are performed outdoors in all weather conditions.• Available to work beyond regular working hours (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) as required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.• Ability to perform physical demands of the job, including lifting to 20kg.• Required to wear personal protective equipment and provide own CSA approved safety boots with green patch and a minimum 6” ankle height.• Successful candidate(s) will be required to submit a current driver’s abstract, prior to commencing employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.