Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor, this position performs a variety of general labour tasks related to the care and maintenance of City parks, cemeteries and green spaces. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general labour tasks including:
  • Turf Maintenance: Seeding, watering, mowing, line trimming and fertilizing.
  • Horticultural work: Weeding, spraying, pruning, planting, and tiling.
  • General Park maintenance: Litter and debris pick-up, performing minor repairs/maintenance and using/maintaining a variety of handheld tools.
• Assists with pest management and pruning operations, as required.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements 

• Grade 10 education.
• Three months' related horticultural/agricultural experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan full Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required, or at minimum, a Class 5 (Novice 2).
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge and ability to use a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other civic employees.
• Ability to work in a computerized/digital environment, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, SAP and mobile devices.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties under a variety of weather conditions.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.