Landscape Services Worker I - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VFO Grounds:

Competition No.

S D1

Posting Date

Feb 23, 2024

Closing Date

Mar 01, 2024

Hourly Rate

$ $26.71

Grade

Hours

40
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 10 months.

The Landscape Service Worker I performs a number of duties related to the maintenance and construction of a variety of hard and soft landscape features.

Work may be performed on North Campus, as well as other campus locations.

Please note, hours of work are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Duties

Responsible for a variety of tasks that include both manual labour and small equipment operation to maintain both hard and soft landscapes
Performs soft landscaping; pruning and planting of shrubs and trees
Completes snow removal, mowing, line trimming and other soft landscape maintenance
Carries out seasonal and other tasks such as spring cleanup; removes sand and chips from entrances and walkways; snow removal on hard landscape using various hand tools and backpack blowers
Responsible for maintaining safe passage of entrances and walkways in all weather conditions; use of rock chip and deicer as required

Qualifications

High School Diploma
Minimum 1 year experience in related position
Horticulture Diploma or Journeyman Landscape Gardener License considered an asset
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Computer literate
Courses and/or experience in the following areas would benefit the incumbent in the performance of their duties(but not mandatory); Horticultural, Irrigation, First Aid, Pruning, WHMIS training, Safety procedure, Driver's Safety courses

Conditions of Employment

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.