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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.