Senior Parks Maintenance Worker
About the role
Competition Number: 26/55
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: March 10, 2026
Closing Date: March 24, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
Department: Parks & Recreation
Posting Type: Regular
Work schedule: Monday to Sunday ( 40 -hour work week); 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Shifts may vary
Salary: $ 35.61 per hour, Pay Grade 6
Job Code: 643
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Number of Vacancies: 3
POSITION FUNCTION Senior Parks Maintenance Workers contribute to the enhancement and upkeep of the City’s public parks and open spaces, utilizing specialised skill in the operation of industrial vehicles and a variety of hand tools and power equipment, to ensure the continued excellence of the City’s public spaces.
KEY DUTIES Park Maintenance Support
Assist with Park operations by performing assigned tasks in horticulture, arboriculture, turf, and infrastructure such as:
- Mowing, trimming, weeding, digging, raking, and removing refuse and debris.
- Preparing, planting, and maintaining flower and shrub beds, landscapes, boulevards, turf, sports fields, and young trees.
- Constructing and maintaining pathways, hard infrastructure, playgrounds, irrigation, furniture, playground equipment and ponds and streams.
- Maintaining cemetery grounds and assisting with interments.
- Grinding stumps, chipping brush and with direct supervision light pruning.
- Watering of trees, baskets, turf, and various garden landscapes.
- Maintaining tree wells, tree grates, and tree guards.
- Flagging and directing traffic around equipment and operations and in public laneways.
- Collecting data for the purpose of updating inventory and data collection apps.
- Recording accurate daily equipment logs, material slips, time sheets and tree watering or maintenance records.
- Providing instructions and information to other staff as required and respond to general enquiries from the public and other departments regarding park maintenance.
- Conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, perform minor maintenance to vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Park Equipment Operation
The role performs its assigned functions through the operation of:
- Various industrial-sized trucks: tanker trucks, aerial lift trucks, truck with trailer, hook lift truck, and leaf vacuum trucks with related equipment.
- Brush chippers, loaders, and stump grinders.
- Industrial tractors equipped with turf/horticultural attachments.
- Small crane operation for loading and unloading materials and equipment.
- Commercial ride-on mowers to maintain grass in public spaces, requiring proficiency in adjusting and maintaining reel and blade height and in loading and unloading the mower from the trailer.
- Various light power equipment, such as light rollers, light all-terrain utility vehicles, concrete mixers, and small vibrating tampers.
- Various small power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, power pole saws, push mowers, rototillers, edgers, blowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, sod cutters, grinders, sanders and cut saws.
- Various hand tools related to park maintenance.
Perform related duties where required and qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
- Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed while in progress.
- Problems are referred to supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Effort
- Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (occasional)
Mental Effort
- Short periods of intense concentration while operating equipment. (occasional)
Visual/Auditory Effort
- Normal
Work Environment
- Exposure to dust, jarring and equipment noise and vibration. (occasional)
- Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)
- Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, and biohazards. (occasional)
- Exposure to traffic. (occasional)
Key Skills And Abilities
- Understand and carry out job related instructions.
- Operate a variety of industrial-rated equipment and vehicles.
- Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
- Work safely on job sites.
Qualifications Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
- Grade 10
- Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.
Experience
- 2 years of directly related experience in commercial landscape, horticulture and/or tree maintenance including operating industrial landscape maintenance equipment and tools or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other
- May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca
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About City of Victoria BC
The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities.
Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government.
Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking.
Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community.
Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.
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Senior Parks Maintenance Worker
About the role
Competition Number: 26/55
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: March 10, 2026
Closing Date: March 24, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
Department: Parks & Recreation
Posting Type: Regular
Work schedule: Monday to Sunday ( 40 -hour work week); 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Shifts may vary
Salary: $ 35.61 per hour, Pay Grade 6
Job Code: 643
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Number of Vacancies: 3
POSITION FUNCTION Senior Parks Maintenance Workers contribute to the enhancement and upkeep of the City’s public parks and open spaces, utilizing specialised skill in the operation of industrial vehicles and a variety of hand tools and power equipment, to ensure the continued excellence of the City’s public spaces.
KEY DUTIES Park Maintenance Support
Assist with Park operations by performing assigned tasks in horticulture, arboriculture, turf, and infrastructure such as:
- Mowing, trimming, weeding, digging, raking, and removing refuse and debris.
- Preparing, planting, and maintaining flower and shrub beds, landscapes, boulevards, turf, sports fields, and young trees.
- Constructing and maintaining pathways, hard infrastructure, playgrounds, irrigation, furniture, playground equipment and ponds and streams.
- Maintaining cemetery grounds and assisting with interments.
- Grinding stumps, chipping brush and with direct supervision light pruning.
- Watering of trees, baskets, turf, and various garden landscapes.
- Maintaining tree wells, tree grates, and tree guards.
- Flagging and directing traffic around equipment and operations and in public laneways.
- Collecting data for the purpose of updating inventory and data collection apps.
- Recording accurate daily equipment logs, material slips, time sheets and tree watering or maintenance records.
- Providing instructions and information to other staff as required and respond to general enquiries from the public and other departments regarding park maintenance.
- Conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, perform minor maintenance to vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Park Equipment Operation
The role performs its assigned functions through the operation of:
- Various industrial-sized trucks: tanker trucks, aerial lift trucks, truck with trailer, hook lift truck, and leaf vacuum trucks with related equipment.
- Brush chippers, loaders, and stump grinders.
- Industrial tractors equipped with turf/horticultural attachments.
- Small crane operation for loading and unloading materials and equipment.
- Commercial ride-on mowers to maintain grass in public spaces, requiring proficiency in adjusting and maintaining reel and blade height and in loading and unloading the mower from the trailer.
- Various light power equipment, such as light rollers, light all-terrain utility vehicles, concrete mixers, and small vibrating tampers.
- Various small power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, power pole saws, push mowers, rototillers, edgers, blowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, sod cutters, grinders, sanders and cut saws.
- Various hand tools related to park maintenance.
Perform related duties where required and qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
- Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed while in progress.
- Problems are referred to supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Effort
- Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (occasional)
Mental Effort
- Short periods of intense concentration while operating equipment. (occasional)
Visual/Auditory Effort
- Normal
Work Environment
- Exposure to dust, jarring and equipment noise and vibration. (occasional)
- Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)
- Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, and biohazards. (occasional)
- Exposure to traffic. (occasional)
Key Skills And Abilities
- Understand and carry out job related instructions.
- Operate a variety of industrial-rated equipment and vehicles.
- Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
- Work safely on job sites.
Qualifications Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
- Grade 10
- Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.
Experience
- 2 years of directly related experience in commercial landscape, horticulture and/or tree maintenance including operating industrial landscape maintenance equipment and tools or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other
- May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca
Not the right fit? Search for Parks Maintenance Worker jobs in Victoria, British Columbia
About City of Victoria BC
The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities.
Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government.
Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking.
Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community.
Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.