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Job ID: 42229
Job Type: Direct Hire
Category: Horticulturist – Groundskeeper
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Our private client has a large personal estate just outside the Calgary city limits which requires a motivated and eager team player to maintain and upkeep the grounds year-round. This Groundskeeper/Horticulturist will work on this beautiful property with a small team of other groundskeepers.
The grounds crew who manage the property are a collaborative and hard working group. They are seeking a like-minded individual wanting stability and longevity in their groundskeeping career.
If you are passionate about working outdoors within a team environment, yet also thrive working autonomously, apply today!!
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key job functions are:
- Execute pest/weed management while abiding by holistic measures (no pesticides/herbicides)
- Oversee all greenhouse and perennial operations (planting, maintenance, budgeting, etc.) while keeping a running inventory of all tools and equipment
- Facilitate landscaping projects, and assist in lawn maintenance, snow removal and irrigation system service
- Provide support to the groundskeeping team as needed
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable vehicle to get to and from the property
- Clean criminal background
- Valid vaccine passport
- Ability to lift 50 pounds (pre-employment fitness test to be completed)
- Willing and able to work overtime as needed
- Must be adaptable, flexible, and function effectively in a team environment
Experience:
- Groundskeeping/landscaping experience is required
- Horticulture/agriculture experience is an asset
- Design experience is an asset
- Able to operate a bobcat, tractor, truck trailer, mower, and other small equipment
Skills:
- Team player with exceptional work ethic and a go-getter personality
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal
- Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion
- Punctual with outstanding time management skills
- Able to multitask and prioritize daily workload
- Adaptable, flexible, and able to function effectively autonomously as well as in a team environment
- Willing attitude, not afraid to take on additional tasks as needed
- Highly flexible, can work overtime as required
Base Salary: $50,000 – 65,000 per year
- Salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Commuter’s allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Pension plan
Work Hours:
- 40+ hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime to be expected in peak seasons (1-5 hours of OT per week)
- Occasional weekend and holiday shifts will be required
Remote Work:
- This position is not remote and required to be on-site.
Additional Notes:
- This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.
The About Staffing Team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.
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We are inclusive, we listen and treat others with respect and sincerity, no matter the visible or invisible differences. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is heard and valued. You Be You—we insist.
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What happens after I apply?
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Please reference Job ID: 42229 in your application.
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