Overview
Playspace Technician Jobs in Toronto, Canada at City of Toronto
Title: Playspace Technician
Company: City of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category:
Position: PLAYSPACE TECHNICIAN
- Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
- Division & Section: Parks & Recreation, PFR Parks
- Work Location: 50 Booth Ave, Toronto, M4M 2M2
- Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-time
- Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.20 – $41.70
- Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
- Affiliation: L79 Full-time
- Number of Positions Open: 1
- Posting Period: 10-July-26 to 24-July-26
Major Responsibilities:
- Directs staff and coordinates work of contracted crews and equipment engaged in playspace improvement and maintenance.
- Directs staff engaged in the development and redevelopment of playspace projects, including quantity take-offs for required materials and equipment to ensure play spaces meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.
- Prepares grading and landscape plans, arranges utility stakeouts, estimates materials from working drawings and construction standards for corporate and capital installations.
- Performs surveying duties for drainage and elevation layouts.
- Prepares written reports, tender documents, scope of work, specifications, and related documents in a concise manner.
- Arranges all required internal and external documents with utility companies, consultants, developers, and manufacturers.
- Coordinates and participates in site meetings with Parks Management, Councillors, architects and community groups. Addresses concerns relating to playground projects.
- Estimates the labour, material and equipment requirement for projects and prepares requisitions and purchase orders for materials and equipment.
- Monitors and records progress of projects and repair/maintenance assignments. Conducts on site inspections through to completion.
- Provides on-the-job training and instructions to staff demonstrates working procedures, machine and equipment operation, including standards associated with CSA. Co-ordinates a detailed working schedule with in-house staff, outside agencies, and contractors for all capital playspace installations.
- Prepares playspace inventory list and safety audit when required.
- Prepares time sheets, workers’ compensation forms, work orders and requisition requests as required.
- Communicates with division staff, other divisions, outside agencies and the general public as required.
- Provides support to staff and monitors health and safety in the workplace.
Key
Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Must possess a current Playground Practitioner Certificate or equivalent.
- Considerable experience in the improvement and maintenance of landscape and playspace construction including grading and drainage.
- Considerable experience in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Considerable experience in the installation of play equipment in accordance with the current CSA standard.
- Experience in the operation of the fall height safety equipment Triax 2000.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.
You must also have:
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements and other legislation related to this position.
- Knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of all playground construction related vehicles and equipment (e.g. hand tools, back-hoe, tractors with attachments, carpentry tools).
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use a work order system, prepare purchase orders (RPGS), MS Office (i.e.
- Word, Excel and MS Access) and Fulcrum.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate and concise operation reports.
- Ability to deal courteously with the public, city staff and elected officials.
- Physically able to perform the required duties of the position and to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work weekends and overtime as may be required.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
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