Gardener 1

2 weeks ago

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada City of New Westminster Full time
GARDENER 1
New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 1

Hours per Week: 40 hours per week.

Employee Group:
CUPE, Local 387

Location:
Queen's
Park Maintenance Yard: 51 3rd Ave

Competition #: 223

Additional Details:


Parks Operations & Services has an exciting new opportunity for an individual to perform skilled and varied horticultural work in our City parks and public areas.

Under the direction of a supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out skilled gardening work including:

assisting with the design and maintenance of ornamental areas, developing new horticultural areas, operating irrigation systems, cultivating turf, flowers, plants, shrubs, and parks and boulevard trees, and assisting with greenhouse and nursery operations.

As a Gardener 1, you will also be expected to participate in the construction, renovation and maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas.

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Requirements for this position:
  • Completion of a related diploma, or the completion of a horticulture apprenticeship plus considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as deemed suitable by the employer

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  • Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, practices and equipment used in horticultural and arboricultural work.
  • Able to carry out written and verbal instructions from a supervisor with mínimal supervision

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  • Able to train and oversee the work of staff engaged in performing similar work as required.
  • Ability to respond courteously and effectively to basic questions, concerns and requests from the public, other City departments and various agencies with regard to horticultural matters

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  • Able to perform pest and disease control in accordance with IPM best practices

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  • Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance and repairs on landscape irrigation systems and a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to perform physical and manual work and work in all weather conditions.
  • The ability to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

_This opportunity is open to City of New Westminster employees only._

  • To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
  • New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
  • We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
  • This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

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