Parks and Gardens Maintenance - Langford, Canada - Victoria Contracting

Victoria Contracting

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Langford, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Parks & Landscape Worker at Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corp.

Victoria Contracting is part of a large team that provides maintenance and public service to several municipalities in the Capital Regional District.

As such, employees with Victoria Contracting are expected to engage in a diverse range of activities.

Reporting to their Crew Leader, the Parks & Landscape Worker is primarily responsible for performing tasks required to enhance and maintain public park area and boulevards.

The Parks & Landscape Worker will work in a team, completing tasks and projects as assigned in various municipalities.

Responsibilities may include:

Operating a variety of equipment to fulfill job duties; including but not limited to: leafblowers, lawn hedgetrimmers etc.
Operating basic hand tools such as shovels, rakes, etc.
Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant policies and procedures
Planting and maintaining shrubs/trees
Installing and maintaining gardens/landscaping weeding, bark mulch, watering, planting.
Maintaining a professional appearance and dealing with the public in a courteous and respectful manner at all times
Assisting in other physical labour tasks as required
Participating in and recording prejob safety meetings

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license
Ability to safely operate a variety of equipment
Strong communication skills, specifically the ability to convey information effectively
Strong active listening skills, specifically taking directions and putting them into action
Landscape and/or horticultural experience is considered an asset

Working Conditions:

This job is physically demanding and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The applicant must be able to stand/kneel for extended periods of time, lift and carry heavy objects, and do repetitive tasks.

Compensation:

Wages are competitive and based on knowledge and experience.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits: