City of Port Moody Parks Employees at Work

Public Works Links:

APWA : American Public Works Association
CPWA : Canadian Public Works Association
PWABC : Public Works Association of B.C.

Park Links of PPWG Members:

City of Abbotsford
City of Kamloops
City of Langley
City of Maple Ridge
City of Port Moody
City of Richmond
City of Vancouver
City of Victoria

Parks Maintenance

Keep BC Grounded with a Job in Parks Development & Maintenance

The Parks sector provides ever-changing responsibilities and career opportunities in a healthy and highly rewarding environment. From growing flowers and plants from seed, to maintaining hiking trails and large sports facilities, Parks workers reap the benefits of what they sow!

 

What are Some of the Responsibilities Involved in Parks Maintenance?

  • Grow, install and maintain natural turf
  • Grow, plant and maintain flowers, plants and trees in greenhouses and farms
  • Plant and maintain gardens; mow, aerate, trim, edge, rake, sweep, vacuum, weed, cultivate, fertilizes, irrigate, prune, etc.
  • Conserve parks
  • Present parks programs and educate public
  • Work with community groups
  • Install and maintain water lines and watering systems
  • Build, install, maintain, and repair park buildings and fences
  • Build, install, maintain, and repair playgrounds and sports areas
  • Excavate, grade, and prepare ground surfaces and fabricate concrete structures
  • Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical lines, and interior and exterior lighting
  • Operate, service, and make minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles