Gardener

7 days ago

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada City of Richmond Hill Full time

Posting Id Department- Community Services- Division- Public Works Operations- Section- Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture- Shift- Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Winter Standby

  • Every other week
  • Rate of Pay $ $32.
28 Hourly- Job Type- Permanent Full Time- Replacement/New Position- New Hire- Posting Type- Internal and External- Posting Date- 05/10/2024- Application Deadline- 05/24/2024
Position Summary:


The Gardener is responsible for participating in all aspects of horticultural maintenance; ensuring municipal grounds are kept in a safe, well-maintained and esthetically pleasing state.

This Gardener position will also assist other sections or departments as required and is responsible for the on-going maintenance and care of both hard and soft landscape features located throughout the City.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain City shrub borders, floral displays, trees, natural woodlots, etc.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and City policies, procedures and practices.
  • Responsible for the design and maintenance of seasonal horticultural displays and flower beds.
  • Responsible for using creative design principles, for layout and planting of various floral displays, including streetscapes.
  • Prune shrubs and trees from ground level.
  • Responsible for Parks and Parks facilities winter maintenance program, including snow plowing of parking lots, sidewalks, road network and clearing and salt & sanding of walkways, facility entrances and bridges.
  • Maintain park areas including litter and debris pickup, park buildings for cleanliness, remove graffiti from park areas.
  • Respond to access Richmond Hill requests & concerns by residents related to park maintenance.
  • Report any issues to the park Foreperson or Leadhand.
  • Provide supervision and guidance to temporary seasonal staff and summer students as required.
  • Perform watering duties including but not limited to planters and hanging baskets.
  • Document maintenance activities while noting and reporting deficiencies.
  • Carry out all necessary maintenance and adjustments while keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, and perform daily circle checks and report defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
  • Utilize Maximo to track daily work that has been completed.
  • Communicate in a professional manner with residents.
  • Available for standby.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Land Exterminator License with Landscape or Industrial vegetation designation.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR.
  • Valid Class DZ driver's license in good standing.
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector security clearance.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Minimum 1 years' related experience.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public and work well with minimum supervision.
  • General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Physically able to perform activities including lifting, digging, shoveling, raking and climbing ladders.
  • Physically capable of performing duties under adverse weather conditions and working with live traffic conditions.
  • Strong working knowledge of horticultural practices and landscape design.
  • Demonstrated skill in the operation and maintenance of various parks maintenance equipment such as cord trimmer, mower, rototiller, tractor, loader, truck and plow, truck and trailer, chain saw, leaf blower, rake, shovel, brush chipper etc., in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Good customer service, public relations, work planning and conflict management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to meet goals efficiently.
  • Extensive knowledge of exterior plant maintenance.

Leadership Competencies:

  • Demonstrates personal leadership
  • Builds people and culture
  • Cultivates open communication
  • Shapes the future
  • Navigates and leads through complexity and change
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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