Parks and Gardens Maintenance - Langford, Canada - Victoria Contracting

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:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location:
One location