Job Description
Seasonal Parks & Open Space Attendants
Internal/External Job Posting
Maintenance Positions – April to October 2025
Job Posting# 2025-04
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The City of Owen Sound is seeking applicants for the Seasonal Parks & Open Space Attendants role. Under the guidance of the Parks and Cemetery Supervisor, the Seasonal Parks and Open Space Attendant – Maintenance positions are responsible for performing duties related to the maintenance of all parks trails, Cemetery, downtown core, ball diamonds, and other maintained open spaces throughout the City. Typical assignments include cleaning washrooms and buildings, campground maintenance, providing customer service, turf maintenance, ball diamond preparation and grooming, horticulture support, and other general maintenance duties. This position may work independently and as a team, so a strong work ethic and drive to complete tasks is an asset.
Employee Group: CUPE 1189-01
Status: Seasonal
Wage Range: $20.00/hour plus shift premium for evenings and weekends.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Interview candidates selected will receive a sample shift rotation schedule for reference.
Education Required: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience Required: Previous experience in custodial work and grounds maintenance are considered assets
Additional Skills / Competencies Required:
• Valid Ontario Driver’ License Class G, with a clean drivers abstract;
• Able to handle cleaning chemicals safely; training will be provided;
• Able to work for extended periods outdoors and lift up to 50lbs;
• Ability to handle challenges independently;
• Able to work safely within the guidelines of the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to safely operate commercial zero turn mowers, push mowers, line trimmers, and hedge trimmers;
• Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools typically used for maintenance and construction;
• Ability to use a variety of landscaping and groundskeeping tools and powered equipment such as compact tractors equipped with landscape maintenance attachments, portable generators, tillers, sod lifters, and push mowers;
• Ability to assist full-time staff with daily operations of the Harrison Park bird sanctuary is considered an asset;
• A DZ license is considered an asset.
To explore this opportunity further, we invite applicants to forward their resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
City of Owen Sound
E-mail: hrjobposting@owensound.ca
The City of Owen Sound is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing and respecting diversity. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians Disabilities Act in all aspects of the hiring process upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection.
