Parks & Horticulture Labourer - Summer

PARKS & HORTICULTURE LABOURER (Summer Position - May to August)

Reporting to the Manager of Parks and Recreation Facilities, the Parks & Horticulture Labourer is responsible for performing landscape, horticultural and turf maintenance, flower watering services, sports field maintenance and safe operations of tools and equipment.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

This position will include but is not limited to:

• Grass cutting and line trimming.
• Planting bed maintenance including weeding, trimming, planting, application of mulch, removal of unwanted or expired plants, and watering.
• Cleaning/power washing and maintenance of pathways, walkways and features.
• Operating a pickup truck and trailer, hand tools, power tools, mowers, etc.
• Assisting with special event set up, operation and take down, including evenings and weekends.
• Assisting with daily outdoor operations of Town parks, outdoor sports facilities, horticultural areas and community trail system.
• Cleaning washrooms and performing other custodial duties at Town parks and outdoor recreation facilities.
• Removing trash and litter from Town parks, outdoor sports facilities and community trail system.
• Interacting with public, providing information to public, acquiring and maintaining knowledge of various elements of Hanover’s outdoor public spaces for communication to the public when on duty.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience operating various hand and power tools is an asset
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment such as riding and push mowers is an asset
• Must be self-motivated with a proven ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• Landscaping, horticulture and property maintenance knowledge is an asset
• Experience operating a pickup truck and trailer combination is an asset
• Attention to detail, time management and planning skills are necessary
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G2’ or higher driver’s license in good standing
• Possess a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Check with results satisfactory to the Town of Hanover
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks while working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be willing and able to work shifts that include early mornings, daytime, weekdays, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume quoting Posting #2024-02 by 4:00pm on Friday, February 9, 2024.

The Town of Hanover is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must self-identify and make their accessibility needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to work shifts that may include early mornings, daytime, weekdays, and some weekends, and holidays as required?

Experience:

• landscaping, horticulture and/or property maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G2 or higher driver's license in good standing (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-09