Parks Maintenance Worker



Location: East Hants, NS

Do you like to work outdoors? Do you take pride in a job well done and have experience mowing, trimming and maintaining greenspaces? If being a part of a dedicated and safety-oriented team that enjoys what they do sounds like a good fit, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting seasonal full-time Parks Maintenance Workers. The successful candidates will be part of the team that maintains our growing Municipal parks, trails and playgrounds.

Responsibilities: General maintenance for our parks, trails, and playgrounds: health and safety inspections, property beautification, operation of light vehicles, mowers, small grass cutting/hedge trimming machinery, transport of equipment and supplies, cleaning, clearing brush, waste disposal, and providing visitor information.

Qualifications:

  • Related education and/or experience
  • Experience with gas powered and hand tools that pertain to maintaining outdoor areas
  • Experience with zero-turn mowers an asset
  • Capable of performing physical and manual labour associated with maintaining outdoor areas
  • General knowledge of mowing standards and horticultural practices
  • Class 5 drivers’ licence

Successful candidates may be requested to provide criminal records check and drivers abstract.

Position Start Date: mid-April to early-May 2026

Position End Date: Approx. October 30, 2026

Hourly Rate: $19.30 – $24.13, commensurate with experience

Hours of Work: 7:00-3:30, Monday to Friday

 

Preference will be given to returning seasonal staff. Ad will remain posted until all positions filled.