Gardener 1 – Auxiliary
COMPETITION NUMBER: 17 - 11
Temporary Internal/External Auxiliary Position (2 positions)
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: early April 2017
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 Hours per week (may include weekend work)
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Gardener 1 will undertake tasks associated with gardening, turf maintenance, pathway maintenance, washroom cleaning, tree maintenance, events, and park physical asset maintenance.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Working under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor or designated member of the Parks staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Turf maintenance, ie: mowing, weedeating, edging, operating leaf blower, setting up hose irrigation equipment, watering of assigned beds and weeding.
- Trail maintenance, litter control and garbage collection.
- Park building/washroom cleaning and maintenance, and painting and graffiti removal.
- Operate a vehicle to transport material to and from worksite.
- Use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes and pruners.
- Perform related duties where qualified.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• General park operation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Current valid Class 5 Drivers License
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills and abilities.
SALARY: $25.43 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits