City of Hamilton
Location
Hamilton, ON | Canada
Job description
About the City of Hamilton
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 21751
Gardener II
Public Works
Environmental Services
Gage Park
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 12 Full-Time Temporary
UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Outside
HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 per week
GRADE: FSTATUS/LENGTH: Temporary (Up to 6 months)
Job Description ID #: 723
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reports to Horticultural Supervisor. Carries out horticultural practices to maintain grounds and gardens.
GENERAL DUTIES
Analyse, create and implement the use of horticultural materials such as annuals, perennials, shrubs and sod.
Maintain annual & perennial beds and shrubs by weeding, pruning, fertilizing, mulching and watering.
Implement and maintain horticultural displays such as "Chrysanthemum" show.
Assess, diagnose and report annual, perennial, shrub, soil and turf problems; implement corrective action such as cultural and mechanical and when necessary.
Operate tools and equipment such as edger, leaf blower, weedeater, rototiller and tractor.
Receive and answer inquiries from the public.
Load and unload vehicle.
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Maintain inventory of materials used.
Recommend the use of materials such as flagstone, interlocking stone, timber and display boards; complete projects.
Perform minor maintenance on tools, equipment and irrigation.
Communicate with contractors and other departments.
Work in accordance with the provisions of all applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE .
SALARY: Salary Grade F
HOURS: 40 per week
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.
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