Horticulture and Parks Attendant

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Horticulture and Park Attendant responsibilities include watering plants, grass cutting, and other maintenance duties.

Qualifications

· Must have a minimum Ontario G2 Driver’s License with a clear driving record.

· Ability to work evenings, weekends, and weekdays.

· Ability to work safely and in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Able to complete outdoor duties for minimum 8 hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs.

· Previous experience in customer service and/or outdoor work considered an asset.

· Ability to understand and execute detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Gardening and flowerbed maintenance in South Bruce Peninsula public spaces
• Planning and planting annual beds
• Pruning shrubs, basic arboriculture
• Provide on-site support to staff,
• Maintenance of lawned areas including grass mowing and trimming using various types of powered and manual equipment.
• Observation, documentation and troubleshooting problem areas related to operations.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking relating to complaints and observed problems.
• Provision of customer service, customer liaison relating to maintenance of public spaces. Address questions, concerns, complaints, and suggestions from the public and other stakeholders
• Coordinating regular maintenance and upkeep of all open spaces in South Bruce Peninsula
• Monitor all campsites to ensure they are properly used to eliminate damage to the facility, including maintenance, remediation and repair as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Deals with a high volume of varied tasks; constant changes of priority.

• Constant attention to customer service demeanor required
• High level of initiative required.
• Weekdays, weekends, evening and shift work required
• Works outdoors being exposed to extreme environmental conditions
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks when necessary.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $16.72-$18.09 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-26