Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker

Role Responsibilities

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving a visitor’s experience when visitors come to visit a provincial park, and want to help promote customer service in the parks by maintaining clean facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team at any one of the listed Alberta Provincial Parks and Recreation Area locations within the Yellowhead Management Area.

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Park Maintenance Workers for the 2026 summer season. Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance and operational duties that support the day-to-day operation of campgrounds, day use areas, facilities and trail systems.

We are currently looking to hire:

Hinton – William A. Switzer Provincial Park
•    1 Park Maintenance Crew Lead
•    1 Park Maintenance Worker II
•    4 Park Maintenance Workers

Grande Cache – Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park, Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area
•    1 Park Maintenance Crew Lead (oversees both areas)
•    2 Park Maintenance Workers (works in both areas)

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Performing daily janitorial duties of park facilities such as washrooms, outhouses, picnic shelters, shower houses and any other assigned areas.
•    Daily garbage and recycling removal.
•    Performing landscaping and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities.
•    Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, pressure washers, ATVs, and UTVs. 
•    Assisting with trail maintenance, beach and dock maintenance. 
•    Installing and maintaining signage.  
•    Painting.
•    Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly. 
•    Assisting with hazard tree management and invasive plant management programs.
•    Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols; and with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
•    Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.

Please click on this link to view the job description for the MSW1 Park Maintenance Worker position.

Continued Role Responsibilities

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker II (MSW2), primary duties include performing MSW1 duties in addition to some more complex tasks (that require previous experience) such as:

•    Completing trail maintenance projects.
•    Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
•    Assisting with formal inspections, maintenance and servicing of equipment.
•    Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
•    Installing and removing docks and maintaining beaches.
•    Operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, skid steers, garbage trucks, etc.
•    Operating chainsaws, brush saws and other higher risk equipment.
•    Assisting with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down.
•    Conducting water testing for small water systems.
•    Assisting Crew Lead with work planning and providing input into equipment and supplies requirements.

Please click on this link to view the job description for the MSW2 Park Maintenance Worker II position.

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting with and performing MSW1 and MSW2 duties, in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as:

•    Onsite lead for a crew of MSW staff; being accountable for direct site operations and providing input for task scheduling for other staff.
•    Maintaining roads and parking lot areas.
•    Supporting the operation of various utility systems in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure safe provision of drinking water and wastewater removal/treatment.
•    Purchasing and ordering supply inventory within budget.
•    Assisting with staff training and staff performance reviews.
•    Assisting with service contract management.

Please click on this link to view the job description for the MSW3 Park Maintenance Crew Lead position.

All positions will require you to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. You have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any type of weather conditions, rain or shine.

APS Competencies

Competencies 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Agility – ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments – leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking – understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others – a commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience required:

Park Maintenance Worker – Maintenance Service Worker 1
•    Some high school education 
•    Equivalency: Directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education.

Park Maintenance Worker II – Maintenance Service Worker 2
•    Some high school education and one year of related experience 
•    Equivalency: Directly related education or experience based on one year of education for one year or experience OR for one year of experience for one year of education.

Park Maintenance Crew Lead – Maintenance Service Worker 3
•    Some high school education, related training, and two years of related experience
•    Equivalency: Directly related education or experience based on one year of education for one year or experience OR for one year of experience for one year of education.

Additional Requirements:  
•    A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
•    Driver’s abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission.
•    Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate. 
•    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Additional Assets to be successful in either role:
•    Experience with hand and power tools; good working knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and safety of small equipment.
•    Experience working in custodial, landscaping, or similar positions.
•    Chainsaw certification. 
•    Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints. 
•    Experience working within a campground setting.
•    Supervisory experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Terms of Employment:

For the Park Maintenance Worker roles:
•    Late April start date to September end date.

For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role:
•    April start date to October end date.

For all positions:
•    Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
•    A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
•    Final candidates will be required to provide an acceptable 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement (will be reimbursed).
•    Prior to hire, recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be required for all positions.
•    Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided. Certified Safety footwear is not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost.
•    These positions will require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
•    Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory (late April/early May).
•    Staff housing may be available.

Maintenance Workers may encounter emotionally challenging situations, participate in conflict resolution, interact with irritated or difficult visitors or provide support during emergencies events or incidents. Applicants should be prepared to manage these circumstances with composure, sound judgment, and effective communication skills.  Support resources are available through our employee assistance programs.

Any initial costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. However, some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Continued Notes

Instructions for your Resume:
•    Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience – we are unable to assess resumes without this information.
•    Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time or full-time.
•    Example: Camp Counsellor: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight-hour shifts per week).

What We offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Mentorship Programs.

Resources for applicants:

•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/