Operator III - Parks
Posting Id
3182
Department
Community Services
Division
Public Works Operations
Section
Public Works Enhancement
Job Grade
CUPE Grade 07
Rate of Pay
$31.62 - $33.21 Hourly
Job Type
Temporary Full Time - Contract
Contract Length/End Date
1 year
Schedule
Saturday - Wednesday, 3:00pm-11:30pm, days off: Thursday, Friday
Standby Schedule
Every other week, for the duration of winter standby
Employee Group
CUPE
Replacement/New Position
Replacement
Posting Type
Internal and External
Posting Date
11/07/2025
Application Deadline
11/14/2025
Position Summary
Reporting to Supervisory staff in Public Works Operations, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of approved service levels across Richmond Hill’s network of parks and roads in addition to the safe and responsible operation of assigned vehicles and equipment. The ability to support a high level of customer service is mandatory.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will include but are not limited to: winter maintenance of facilities, sidewalks, snow windrow clearing and roads; turf and grounds maintenance of sportsfield, parkland and trails; playground and splash pad inspection and maintenance; horticultural maintenance; sanitation; road patrol in accordance with O.Reg. 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways, as amended; traffic control in accordance with OTM Book 7, vehicle preventative maintenance and operational support, as required.
Associated responsibilities include the oversight of small work crews, accurate and detailed digital and written documentation and records management, investigating and supporting the resolution of Access Richmond Hill customer service cases.
All duties shall be performed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Richmond Hill policies, procedures and practices. Standby and shift work are mandatory for this position in accordance with the provisions contained in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (C.U.P.E.) Collective Agreement.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma
Minimum 2 years’ experience
Required Skills/Knowledge
An Ontario Class "DZ" driver license in good standing and you must provide a current satisfactory current driver’s abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (M.T.O.)
Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure and working knowledge of equipment would be considered an asset.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain digital and written records; general knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions.
Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage.
Ability to work shifts and meet the mandatory requirements of "standby" in accordance with the provisions of the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement and City Policies. The shifts and hours are subject to change at management’s discretion in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above standby provisions, the successful candidate will be required to be on call for the entire duration of the winter standby schedule (typically, the first week of November until the first week of April).
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Shapes the future
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
