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 Miquelon Lake Provincial Park.

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Park Maintenance Workers for the 2025 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:
•    1 Park Maintenance Crew Lead
•    6 Park Maintenance Worker

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Performing landscaping, building cleaning and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities.
•    Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment. 
•    Conducting water testing for small water systems.
•    Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, ATVs, skid steers, etc. 
•    Assisting with trail maintenance, beach and dock maintenance. 
•    Installing and maintaining signage.  
•    Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly. 
•    Assists 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.

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting with and performing (MSW1) 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 provides input for task scheduling for other staff.
•    Leads trail crew where applicable. 
•    Assisting with formal inspections, maintenance and servicing of equipment.
•    Assists with day-to-day operations of water treatment plant and distribution system. 
•    Conducts purchasing and orders supply inventory within budget.
•    Assisting with staff training and staff performance reviews. 
•    Support the operation of various utility systems in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure safe provision of drinking water and waste water removal/treatment. 
•    Assisting with service contract management.

All positions will require you to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, up to 40 hours per week. Maintenance staff must be able to perform physical duties outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

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

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:

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

Park Maintenance Crew Lead – Maintenance Service Worker 3
•    Some high school education or related training, plus two years of related experience or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education and some supervision experience.

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.

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 1 role: (up to 6 positions)
•    Mid-April start date to September/mid-October end date.

For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role: (1 position)
•    Mid- April start date to late October end date.

For all positions:
•    Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
•    Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
•    Final candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver's Abstract prior to commencement. Depending on location, may require a 5-year Commercial Driver's Abstract.
•    Prior to hire, a recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate is needed.
•    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.

In your resume:
•    Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience.
•    Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT).
•    Example: Legal Assistant: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT 3 eight-hour shifts per week)

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:
•    Cultural Awareness and Support: We recognize the significance of Indigenous cultural practices and will work with employees to ensure they have the flexibility and support needed to participate in ceremonies, traditions, and other cultural commitments.
•    Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Alberta Parks is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals.