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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 21556
Grass Cutter
Healthy & Safe Communities
Recreation
King's Forest & Chedoke Golf Courses
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 12 Part-Time, Temporary
UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Other Part time
HOURS Of WORK: 24.00 per week
Note: In peak summer months, hours range closer to full-time hours [up to 40 hours per week]
SALARY/HOUR: $20.333 - $21.182 per hour
- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: [Enter status notes here]
Job Description ID #: 6195
The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.
We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Supervisor, Golf Operations, performs grass cutting duties at either one of the City owned and operated golf courses. Operate hand held tools such as leaf blowers, weed eaters, push mowers and water hoses. Assist with set up procedures for golf courses as required.
GENERAL DUTIES
Operate light-duty vehicles such as riding mowers.
Operate utility vehicles for maintenance work on, and around the golf courses.
Rake and maintain sand bunkers on a daily basis.
Operate hand held tools such as shovels, rakes, leaf blowers, weed eaters, push mowers and water hoses.
Assist with watering new tree plantings at both sites – Kings Forest and Chedoke
Assist with daily set up procedures for golf courses as required.
Assist with irrigation needs and daily schedules as required.
Assist with maintaining soil beds for planting of flowers and shrubs.
Assist with the preparation of sod and seeding throughout the golf courses.
Perform any other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Previous experience related to duties listed above normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience operating similar vehicles and tools.
2. Must posses a Class "G" Driver’s Licence.
3. Demonstrated experience in golf course maintenance and/or landscaping required.
4. Working knowledge of and ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment in a safe manner.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the game of golf considered an asset.
6. Must possess and maintain current certification in “Standard” First Aid with CPR Level “C”. (This must be clearly identified on your resume.) All “Standard” First Aid certificates must be issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Please refer to the WSIB website www.wsib.on.ca for approved providers. At time of assessment (which could be as early as days after the posting closes), you will be asked to provide “proof” that you possess the required certificate(s).
7. High Five Training would be an asset.
NOTE: These positions are required to work various shifts including early morning, late evening, weekday and weekend shifts. Applicants must be available for all of these shifts.
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.
