Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker - Red Deer District

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible 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.

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving visitor experiences, consider joining our Maintenance Team at one of the many within the Red Deer District below:

Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park 
Red Lodge Provincial Park

We are currently looking to hire:
•    22 Park Maintenance Workers (MSW1).
•    5 Park Maintenance Crew Leads (MSW3).

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Daily cleaning of washroom facilities, campground sites, and other facilities.
•    Performing groundskeeping and landscaping duties, such as lawn maintenance, invasive plant management, beach cleaning, and trail maintenance.
•    Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
•    Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, etc.
•    Installing and maintaining signage. 
•    Reporting all maintenance concerns to Crew Leads and Maintenance Supervisors.
•    Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols as well as 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 MSW1 staff; accountable for leading day-to-day maintenance duties.
•    Complete daily tail-gate meetings and safety inspections.
•    Conduct water testing for small water systems.
•    Assist with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
•    Maintain trails, roads and parking lot areas.
•    Maintain beaches, campground sites and day use areas.
•    Operates heavy equipment such as skid steers and single axle dump trucks.
•    Operates chainsaws, brushsaws and other higher risk equipment.
•    Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operations.

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 Park Maintenance Worker (MSW1) position.

Please click on this link to view the job description for the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3) 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 Skid Steer 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 role: (up to 22 positions).
•    Mid April or early May start to early or late September end date.

For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role: (up to 5 positions).
•    Early April start date to mid or late end October end date.

Notes:
•    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, 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 Aspen Beach Provincial Park, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, and Red Lodge Provincial Park.

In your Cover Letter, please indicate your position preference.

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.