Park Technician Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on April 30, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 10-UN-04 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: Under the general supervision of a Park Operations Coordinator or Section Manager, the Park Technician will perform supervisory and technical work in planning, coordinating and supervising the work of crews and contractors. Duties: Working within the budget, this position is responsible for projects and programs, including preparation of plans, schedules, reports and inspections. The Park Technician will perform hands on field work in all weather conditions, prepare annual and seasonal work plans for assigned functional responsibility area, based on section goals and objectives; perform field-work in accordance with accepted standards, techniques and practices; manage programs and projects within approved budgets; administer contracts for work with the Parks Division, including but not limited to contract preparation, orientation of contractor to job, contract supervision and contract sign off for payment. Educational Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following: Completion of a diploma or degree program in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum of three years related experience, or Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a Trades Horticulturist qualification and four years of related progressive experience, or Completion of Grade 12 and a Technical Certificate Program (one year full-time) in a related horticultural field from a recognized post-secondary institution, with additional related academic courses and training including at least one credit course in each of supervision and technical writing, supplemented by five years of related progressive experience, or Completion of Grade 12 and a Citation Program (two years minimum part-time studies) from a recognized post-secondary institution in the horticultural field, with additional related academic courses and training including at least one credit course in each of supervision and technical writing, supplemented by six years of related progressive experience. Skill Requirements: Candidates must possess superior public relation and interpersonal skills including dealing with others in stressful situations, strong organizational skills and be physically able to carry out the duties as required. Experience in turf management, irrigation systems is an asset. Candidates should also possess high-end horticultural skills with a strong knowledge base with regard to the care and maintenance of Rhodendrons. You must have a valid B.C. driver’s license with a safe driving history; a Pesticide Applicator’s License and be able to successfully pass a Criminal Record Check. Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: February 16, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: April 30, 2010 04:30 PM *City of Opportunity. Progress Through Diversity The City of Surrey thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Back