Trades Gardener

The “Natural Place to live, work, play and invest”, the City of Pitt Meadows is a picturesque community of just over 18,000 residents, boasting a small town atmosphere with all the urban amenities, beautiful outdoor environment and a great quality of life, located _just one hour east of downtown Vancouver._
- We acknowledge with respect and gratitude that the City of Pitt Meadows is located on the traditional, unceded territory of q_̓_ic_̓ə_y_̓_ (Katzie) First Nation who were stewards of this land since time immemorial._
**Trades Gardener**:
**(Parks Department)**
**(CUPE Full-time, Regular)**

The City of Pitt Meadows is recruiting a Trades Gardener to perform horticultural work primarily at our Rose Grabenhorst Garden and various other parks in Pitt Meadows. Reporting to the Manager of Parks, this position provides various levels of horticultural support including planting, fertilizing, propagating, pruning and general maintenance of a variety of vegetation. They will also assist with snow and ice removal, preventative de-icing duties, and integrated pest management techniques. They will also have the opportunity to chat with the public and answer a variety of horticultural questions. If you’re passionate about promoting a high quality of life for our community through enhancing natural spaces, then this may be the opportunity for you

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Depending on operational needs, there may also be opportunities for scheduled overtime.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Certificate and experience in Landscape Construction is preferred.
- Pesticide Application Licence.
- Considerable knowledge of the names and species of a wide variety of plants, shrubs, tree, and flowers and their growing requirements.
- Considerable experience with standard practices and equipment used in landscaping and gardening.
- Ability to assign, schedule, coordinate and director operations and daily gardening/landscaping tasks.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

**What We Offer**:

- CUPE Wage Rate - $40.26 per hour.
- Substantial benefits package; including extended health, dental, eye, and paramedical coverage.
- Enrolment in our Municipal Pension Plan.
- Possible vacation matching of your current unionized employer.
- Progressive programs including an Earned Day Off program.
- Opportunity for overtime and standby premiums.
- Professional development.
- Free gym membership.
- Free employee parking.
- An excellent opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating a vibrant, sustainable, and livable community

**_Closing date: Open until filled_**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset