Lawn Maintenance Worker - Halifax, Canada - Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

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Halifax, Canada

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Description

Lawn Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

Catholic Cemeteries

Halifax, NS

Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Work Term:
Seasonal Full-Time
- May 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024

Contract length: 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities:

Landscaping, maintenance of cemetery grounds including: clean up of grounds, mowing and trimming of lawns, trees and shrubs.
Maintain hand and gaspowered tools including ride on mower, trimmers, pruners and blowers.
Maintain and clean roads and pathways
Remove garbage, dead flowers and plant materials from gravesites
Report any ground holes, depressions and fallen headstones to the Cemeterian.
Responsible for maintaining a work environment that is above all standards for Occupational Health and Workplace safety.
Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments
Other assigned duties as required
A Grade 12 education or equivalent
A valid driver's license
Able and willing to work 40 hours per week,
Monday to Friday:
WHIMS, First Aid Training assets
A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities
Previous experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance, manual equipment (grass trimmer, tree pruner, leaf blower, gas powered ride on mower) and/or cemetery environment and a demonstrated interest in working outdoor is an asset.
Experience or certification in one or more of the following: Arboriculture, Horticulture, Turf Management, Landscaping would be considered an asset
Exemplifies values of integrity, trust, teamwork and excellence
Complete Responsible Ministry Protocol which includes clear Criminal Record Check

Catholic Cemetery provides a competitive hourly rate + 4% vacation pay.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 114 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
Holy Cross Cemetery, 1259 South Park Street, Halifax
Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7076 Mumford Road, Halifax

Condition of employment:

The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer._