Gardener II, District
City of Brampton’s Department of Community Services is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Gardener II. City of Brampton’s Department of Community Services focuses on enriching the lives of residents through diverse programs and initiatives. It provides recreational activities, social services, and cultural events to promote community engagement and inclusivity. By addressing the unique needs of Brampton’s population through collaborative efforts, it contributes to the city’s vibrancy and quality of life. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Community Services
Position: Gardener II, District
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $32.31 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Type: Union
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Location: Norton Place Park Community Center, Brampton, ON, Canada
Shift: 40 hour workweek
Job ID: 2024-8354
Posting Number: 105822
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of up to one (1) year in Landscape Technology, Horticulture Science, or equivalent
Experience: Candidates should have Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years of in a horticulture, greens keeping or gardening environment experience
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a valid, non-probationary Ontario Class D license with airbrake Z endorsement
- The candidates should hold a Landscape Exterminator License
- The candidates should demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- The candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Foreperson/Coordinator and design and maintain annual beds, shrubs, and turf in assigned City Parks, including maintaining Park facilities and direct assigned staff, including assigning, scheduling, and verifying on-site work, providing training in horticultural practices and policies
- The candidates should be able to direct students/temporary and full-time employees as assigned and diagnose flower, shrub, and turf problems and spray as needed, selecting required pesticide, calibrating required amounts, and applying while ensuring safety
- The candidates should be able to design, prepare, and maintain annual and shrub beds and planters, including selecting flowers/shrubs, laying topsoil, fertilizer, and developing a program of care, planting, cultivating, pruning, and fertilizing
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for an individual budget for the year, estimating, selecting plants, ordering, receiving, reconciling material, as well as ordering supplies and hard goods from vendors, and selecting trees and shrubs needed for replacement or new planting
- The candidates should be able to maintain turf areas, inspect and maintain irrigation systems throughout the City, and provide interior scaping for indoor plants, selecting, purchasing, designing, watering, fertilizing, repotting, and applying pesticides
- The candidates should be able to adhere to Integrated Pest Management practices to control and eliminate pests, adapting and implementing methods as required, prepare stock requirement for tender, and provide input with regard to suppliers
- The candidates should be able to attend related seminars, trade shows, and maintain certifications, keep abreast of industry trends and practices, researching new plants, equipment, materials, and methods, and operate tractors, mowers, chainsaw, brush chipper, water and spraying equipment, snow removal equipment, and hand tools
- The candidates should be able to maintain equipment/tools and set up for Park projects, maintain park areas including litter and debris pick-up, removing and replacing garbage cans, overpainting graffiti, and checking Park buildings for cleanliness
- The candidates should be able to repair, assemble Park facilities, and provide advice to Foreperson and Landscape Architects regarding horticulture, maintenance routines, pathways, and other park planning matters, liaising with industry professionals on projects, and overseeing the work of contractors
- The candidates should be able to perform winter maintenance, operate equipment to clear snow from park walkways, bridges, outdoor ice rinks, etc., salt and sand park areas, groom ski trails, and inspect Park facilities/fixtures on an ongoing basis to identify required repairs and ensure public safety, informing the Foreperson of required work
- The candidates should be able to fulfill administrative duties as required, documenting inspections, completing work orders, preparing weekly planners, handling purchases, and maintain knowledge of applicable legislation, manuals, and established procedures related to Environment, Workplace Health and Safety, Vehicular Safety
- The candidates should be able to perform any additional similar and related duties as assigned
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number 105822) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!