Operations Summer Student

2 months ago


Milton, Canada Town of Milton Full time

Job Type:
Contract

Department:
Operations

Hourly Wage:
$17.50

Close Date:
January 31, 2024

Openings:
11

Position Summary

Major Job Responsibilities
- Complete assigned horticultural work, including pruning perennials and shrubs in horticulture beds, planting annuals, perennials and shrubs, weeding, edging, mulching and watering various horticulture beds, and engaging in various horticultural work practices as required
- Operate specialized horticultural equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain written records as required, park bed maintenance work records, activity cards, traffic safety plans when required (for roadside hort. beds), site hazard assessments when required, etc.
- Duties include and are not limited to pruning projects, horticulture bed maintenance, address various miscellaneous service requests, bed watering, weeding, mulching, horticulture bed designs from time-to-time, etc.
- Assists other business units such as, the Town Arborists when needed for special arboricultural projects as directed (street tree elevation pruning, tree mulching, tree watering, tree stake removals, etc.).
- May occasionally provide Lead Hand duties and supervise fellow students during the temporary absence of Lead Hand staff
- Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Perform all other duties as assigned in accordance with Department objectives

Education & Experience
- Currently enrolled at an officially recognized University or College
- Excellent customer service and problem solving skills are required, as well as demonstrated good judgment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven teamwork ability
- The preference would be for students currently enrolled in, a certificate, diploma or degree program in Horticulture, Horticulture Technician, Landscape Design and/or Parks and Environmental studies


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