Parkskeeper, Full Time Temporary Up to 6 Months - Stratford, Canada - City of Stratford

City of Stratford

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Stratford, Canada

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Description

City of Stratford:

Parkskeeper:

Temporary Full Time, up to 6 months:

(External Posting):

Job Posting#:

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Status:

Temporary Full Time up to 6 months:

Union/Non-union: CUPE 197:

Date Posted:

February 22, 2024:

Hourly Rate:
$29.16:

Closing Deadline:

March 8, 2024:

Department/Division:

Community Services / Parks:

Location:

On-Site (Stratford, ON):

Duties:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Parks & Forestry, the Parkkeeper performs a variety of duties related to the maintenance of parklands, designated turf, trees and plantings, building and facilities.

Work Performed:

Prepares plants and maintains flower beds, horticultural displays and plants in greenhouses.
Participates in the design, preparation, planting and maintenance of horticultural displays, turf grass areas, indoor and natural area plantings and landscapes including all aspects of Plant Health Care inclusive of I.P.M. and pesticide use.
Prepares various growing media prior to planting; gathering, cleaning and storing propagules; planting and transplanting as required and determining and maintaining correct growing environment.
Inspects woody and herbaceous plant material for insect infestation or disease and reports damage.
Prepares chemicals for spraying and sprays flowers, bushes, as directed.
Performs park and playing field maintenance such as grass cutting, litter control, snow and ice removal, and washroom cleaning.
Loads materials, plants, etc. and delivers, as required, to various locations. Operates various types of motor vehicles and mechanized grounds, garden and turf maintenance equipment, etc.
Operates and maintains hand and power equipment including lawn mowers, back hoes, tractors, snowblowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment.
Responds to horticultural questions from the public
May be required to perform landscaping functions such as sodding and constructing retaining walls etc.
Transports crews and drives vehicles to designated areas and operates various mechanical equipment as assigned.
May lead other staff as assigned.
Assists and maintains a safe work environment.
Performs duties related to this position as assigned.

Qualifications:

Community College Diploma (2 years) in Horticulture
Minimum 612 months related professional experience.
Valid Driver's License (Class G).

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

Must be physically capable of performing required duties and must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Required to work according to a designated schedule including Winter Control Standby.
Chainsaw Certification.

Applications will be received until Friday March 8, 2024 at 4:30 pm
:

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve.

We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed.

We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.

Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at x 336.

Human Resources Department:

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1