Job Order Detail

Description

Duties & Responsibilities
-    Participate in the proper care of landscaping and grounds to include trimming, edging, weeding, pruning of trees and shrubs
-    Assist with community beautification efforts including picking up and disposing of garbage, cleaning public washroom, and other such duties
-    Plant seeds, bulbs, plants, apply mulch and fertilizers as directed
-    Operate hand tools and related landscape equipment as required including but not exclusive to weed eater, power-edger, power-mower, backpack sprayer, hoe, shovel, etc.
-    Inspect assigned areas for plant damage, disease, soil erosion, or landscape problems
-    Identify plants, insects, pests and diseases as appropriate
-    Provide proper maintenance and care of shrubs, trees, flowers and groundcovers as instructed by the Parks Manager
-    Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications
-    High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
-    Standard First Aid & CPR (preferred)
-    WHMIS (will be provided upon employment)
-    Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License
-    Experience operating relevant equipment and hand tools
-    Good record of physical fitness
-    Ability to work with and respect to fellow workers, management, Council and the general public
-    Green space maintenance knowledge an asset
-    Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

This is a seasonal full-time in-scope position requiring 40 hours per week (including shift work, call-outs, holidays, and weekends with overtime as required) from May 2 to September 2, 2016.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only, those selected for an interview will be contacted.