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SalaryAbout Olds College of Agriculture and Technology
At Olds College of Agriculture and Technology we value our people and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Olds College provides quality education in an environment that is designed to promote academic excellence and student success. There are many reasons to join Olds College and build a meaningful career in a community that is innovative, diverse and welcoming.
The Opportunity:
Key Job Functions:
- Perform a variety of horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks such as
- Clean and maintain grounds, including spring cleanup
- Prepare planting beds and maintains perennials
- Assist in planning, growing, monitoring, fertilizing and assessing the annual bedding crop
- Operate equipment, such as trailers, trucks, skid steers, lawn mower, etc.
- Support waste management on Campus by maintaining garbage disposal bin
- Ensure best practices and standards are followed according to the procedures developed.
- Ensure that work is properly completed and related documentation is processed properly.
- Work to provide a safe environment on Olds College campus
- Perform other related duties as required
Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Possess a minimum of a Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator's License
- Possess knowledge of grounds equipment
- Ability to work independently and / or as a member of a team and willing to accept direction
- Ability to adopt new technology and practices
- Excellent customer service skills
Working Conditions:
- Physically fit and ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform repetitive physical work.
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions
Conditions of Employment:
- Current Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses.
- Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.
- You must provide and wear CSA approved footwear and and successfully complete the provided WHMIS certification training.
- Successful candidates must be secondary or post-secondary students prior to and/or immediately following their work period.
Compensation is $15.00 to $16.00 per hour plus an additional 14% in lieu of vacation and named statutory holidays.
Open until suitable candidate is found.
We thank all individuals for their interest in this position. We appreciate the time involved for candidates in the application process. At this time, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Olds College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
