Musqueam Full Time Grounds Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Musqueam Indian Band

Musqueam Indian Band

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

About Musqueam

Position Summary:

Overview:

Working under the direction of the Musqueam Grounds worker, Grounds worker will perform day to day activities related to grounds construction and maintenance throughout the Community owned areas of the Reserve.

Community owned areas include, but are not limited to lawns, gardens and other landscape areas of:
the graveyards; road boulevards; trails; parks; Community buildings; Community gardens; and the soccer fields and surrounding areas.

This is a permanent full time position - 35 hours per week.

Duties:

The Groundskeeper's work will be according to current landscape design and maintenance plans, in consideration of the season.

Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

Mowing and weedeating grass, plowing snow and clearing leaves
Trimming shrubs and brush
Picking and collecting garbage as needed
Fertilizing landscaped areas
Tending to gardens and flower beds, including keeping areas free of weeds
Spreading top soil and laying sod
Planting grass, shrubs, trees and flowers
Constructing, repairing and maintaining landscape structures and drainage
Routinely inspecting grounds and taking actions to ensure the necessary quality
Adhering to safety requirements; enforcing safety requirements on staff and contractors
Adhering to WHMIS and other environmental requirements
Providing input on procuring materials, equipment and supplies
Operating power equipment including: mowers, tractors, blowers, chain saws, weedeaters, pruners and sod cutters
Providing input on developing and executing work plans and budgets
Keeping appropriate records of plans and work activities scope, schedule and cost
Providing input on preparing necessary reports
Assistance in community event set up and take down. This can include but not limited to setting up chairs and tables, set up the gym floor.
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities:

Good initiative a selfstarter able to work effectively with mínimal supervision
Keen to learn continuously
Reliable good attendance record
Sound organizational and time management skills; punctual
A keen interest in gardening.
Good at basic measurement, calculations and record keeping
Good level of physical fitness and stamina, ability to lift 50 lbs at times, and 20 lbs regularly.
Good ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and specifications
Good practical skills in using and maintaining hand and power equipment and tools; basic knowledge of landscaping tools and understanding health and safety practices
Good communication skills written and oral
Good people skills; team player and respectful to staff and public clients
Good Organization and time management skills can effectively and productively organize and manage their time; works efficiently and continually looks to improve performance
Able to complete all necessary records on time and according to requirements in regards to forms and content
Ability to work in team environments, and able to take direction from both Grounds leader, and team members.
Garbage Bin duties
Other duties as assigned

Certificate:

Successful Criminal Records Check
Driver's License required

Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed outdoors in various weather and access conditions
There is a moderate level of risk to the Landscape Maintenance Workers personal health and safety, with respect to discarded needles or biohazards in areas where work is conducted.
Ability to operate various types of groundskeeping tools, hand, gas and electrical powered
Heavy physical lifting is required at times