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SalaryEmployees in this position are responsible for assisting the Parks Maintenance supervisor with planning, designing and implementing maintenance programs for sports fields, irrigation systems and landscape areas. Some of the key duties include: designing, installing and maintaining flowers, shrubs and median beds; assisting the supervisor in the preparation of annual and seasonal work plans for assigned areas; performing hands-on maintenance work; assisting with a variety of urban forestry duties for parks, green spaces and street trees. You will also provide technical guidance and direction to parks employees and volunteers in the proper maintenance and care of shrubs, trees, flowers and groundcovers. Seasonally, you will help maintain Mission’s parks cutting grass, weeding and trimming.
Qualifications
You will be a high school graduate and possess a certificate or diploma in a recognized turf management or horticulture program (or a related field), have at least one year of experience in general parks or grounds maintenance, horticulture or arboriculture work or an equivalent combination of recognized education, training and experience. The preferred candidate will also have experience programming, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and experience maintaining and operating a variety of landscape related equipment.
Additional Information
The 2024 hourly rate of pay is $34.88 plus a comprehensive benefits package including the Municipal Pension Plan. This position is Sunday to Wednesday 7:00am - 4:30pm.
Closing Date: January 21, 2024
