Job Description

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$26.40

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

June 5, 2026

Openings:

1About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.

Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?
This contract position is eligible for the following:
• Hourly Rate: $26.40 - $28.51
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis

The Town of Milton’s Operations Department is currently accepting applications for the contract position of Seasonal Maintenance Operator – Parks.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, the Seasonal Maintenance Operator supports daily activities of operational services within the division. The Seasonal Maintenance Operator will perform a variety of operational tasks to support parks while ensuring they are meeting service levels and following all safety standards.

This is a contract position, the successful candidate must be available to work until September 30, 2026, including shift work and weekends as required.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Performs outdoor grounds-keeping duties such as mowing, trimming, garbage collection, litter pick up, ball diamond grooming and other maintenance tasks on parks, sports fields, open spaces, and boulevards
• Operates equipment such as tractors and attachments, one ton dump trucks, truck and trailer, mini loaders, gators, and assorted small engines
• Directs, guides and leads other staff assigned to work as part of the crew
• Maintains parks and open spaces to a safe and tidy standard and manages time effectively to complete work plans
• Represents the Town of Milton in a professional manner and prioritizes customer service

• Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Perform all other duties in a professional manner as assigned in accordance with Department objectives

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma is required
• Minimum one (1) year experience in municipal public works or parks and/or other relevant and/or equivalent experience
• Possession of a class “G” Ontario Driver’s license is required. The successful candidate must have a clean driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving habits. A recent driver’s abstract dated within 30 days will be required if selected for an interview. Persons with 4 or more demerit points need not apply
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are required
• Mechanical aptitude to operate relevant equipment
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, i.e. Ontario Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
• Ability to use heavy tools and lift or move moderately heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
• Able to work outside in inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in parks or maintenance or related field and/or combination of relevant post secondary education and related experience
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate / CPR and WHMIS
• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practice

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59pm on June 4, 2026.

If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.