Pest Control Operator - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:49953**Is your specialty Landscape Pest Control? We are looking for a qualified individual with a Landscape Pesticide Applicator License to perform services essential to Edmontonians' enjoyment of the outdoors

What will you do?
From May through October, you will work as a Pest Control Operator performing the following duties:

Participate in the control of noxious, prohibited noxious weeds and other unwanted vegetation found on city parkland
Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints concerning any of the above vegetation management issues
Maintain daily chemical record sheets listing what pesticides were used, areas treated and the types of pests encountered
Conduct general surveys and investigate areas to determine noxious weed locations, infestation levels, and the effectiveness of control programs; prepare reports and maps that outline survey results
Perform all forms of weed control as required (may include hand pulling or mechanical)
Pretreatment and posttreatment site inspection, monitoring and evaluation
Perform minor maintenance/repairs on assigned equipment
Mentor and coach staff in the field and may have an opportunity to act in the Licensed Crew Leader role as required

From November through April, you will work as a Labourer II performing the following:

Adhere to existing standard operating procedures, and environmental and safety programs, as well as conduct Field Level Risk Assessments daily
Complete all required daily paperwork including, but not limited to, daily logs, vehicle and equipment inspections, and Field Level Risk Assessments
Provide customer service and communicate with the public and other employees professionally and respectfully
Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 10
Pesticide Applicator Certificate (Landscape designation) as issued by the Province of Alberta

Skills required for success:

Knowledge of City of Edmonton Parks Operations hazard assessment and controls, proper pesticide use, and current industry standards
Ability to use and perform minor maintenance of spraying equipment
Ability to make decisions, assign tasks and supervise; and coach and mentor the work of subordinates
Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

_ Up to 3 permanent full-time positions and 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months are available_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range:
$ $ Hourly); $49, $68, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
AM / RA

Classification Title:
Labourer II/Pest Control Oper

Posting Date:
Jun 12, 2024

Closing Date:
Jun 19, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): - Permanent and Temporary Positions Full-time

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Parks and Roads Services

Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)