Public Works, Parks and Beautification Assistant

Position	Public Works, Parks, and Beautification Assistant
Department	Town of Bassano, Public Works
Hours	Full-time (40 hours/week) with rotational on-call shifts after 90-day probationary period. Standard shift is Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Salary	$41,000 – $56,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits

About Us:

The Town of Bassano is committed to delivering high-quality public services and maintaining a safe, clean, and vibrant community. We seek a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Public Works team as the Public Works, Parks, and Beautification Assistant to contribute to the operations of an active, growing community of 1,216.

Position Overview

The public works department is comprised of a small, dedicated team of four full-time and permanent positions that handle all aspect of municipal public works operations meaning the scope of responsibilities is highly varied. The position we are seeking to fill is Public Works, Parks, and Beautification Assistant. This versatile role combines labour intensive demands, technical expertise with operational support to maintain and enhance public infrastructure, parks, and greenspaces. This position involves a range of responsibilities, including grounds/public works maintenance/labour, tree maintenance, park maintenance, water meter reading, small equipment operation, janitorial, trades assistance/support, and basic administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, a desire to learn, and a strong commitment to community service.

Key Responsibilities

• Grounds Maintenance Green Space, Parks, Trees: Undertake landscaping and grounds upkeep to ensure a clean and attractive environment. Maintain the aesthetics of all greenspaces, parks, flowers, and trees.
• Facility Maintenance: Support routine janitorial of publicly owned facilities, including general maintenance.
• General Public Works Support: Assist with all public works operations in a support role. Workings with other tradespeople to maintain the full function and operability of the town (e.g. roads, back alleys, utility systems, special projects, building maintenance, overall community cleanliness).
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain various small machinery, mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and skid steer.
• Administrative Functions: Support and maintain records, manage inventory, perform tailgate and safety meeting functions to support overall department operations.
• Data Collection: Gather data for maintenance logs and reports, contributing to planning and improvement efforts. Accurately capture and report water meter readings on a bi-monthly basis.
• Community Engagement: Interact with residents to provide information and address public works concerns where applicable.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and departments to coordinate and implement municipal projects.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Thrives in an outdoor environment in labour intensive projects during all seasons.
• Proficiency with hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and any relevant certifications.

Why Join Us?

The Town of Bassano values its employees and offers a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth. We provide in-house training and opportunities for advancement, helping you develop new skills and expertise. If you thrive in an ever-changing environment, are calm, level-headed, love beautification and being outside, this may be the organization for you!

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to Jeremy Wickson, CAO, via email at cao@bassano.ca. The position will remain open until we find the right person for the team.