Groundskeeper

Hogg Fuel & Supply Limited, along with its sister-companies, Transit Petroleum Inc. and Transit Lubricants Ltd., is an independently owned and operated distribution company headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario. Our collective companies have been active members of many communities in Ontario for over 140 years, supplying gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, commercial lubricants, and ready-mix concrete.

We are currently recruiting for seasonal Groundskeepers to maintain our properties, with the opportunity for this to become a year-round position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Above all else ensuring safe work practices and following all safety guidelines
- Cutting and trimming of lawn/turf areas on a weekly basis during growing season, clear cuttings, and other debris, as required
- Pruning of shrubs and trees, as required to ensure safety and aesthetic appearance
- Planting and maintenance of garden areas throughout the growing season, including planting annuals, maintaining perennials, weeding/cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and mulching, to ensure optimal selection and appearance of plantings
- Ensure all roadways and walkways are cleared of ice and snow throughout the winter
- Sport field maintenance - fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, weed control
- Perform/assist in lawn, garden and snow removal equipment maintenance and repair
- Maintain or repair tools, equipment, buildings or fences
- Collect garbage on an as-needed basis
- Various other tasks as directed

In order to be successful in this role, you will require the following:

- Full G licence
- Reliable transportation to work-site
- Ability to complete tasks with little to no supervision
- Mechanical aptitude
- This is a physically demanding job, so you must have the ability to lift a minimum of 30kgs
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders
- Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be a self-starter, responsible, well organized, and detail oriented
- Comfortable driving and working outdoors in all four seasons
- At least 2 years of experience in commercial lawn/garden, property maintenance, including the operation of lawn/turf, garden, small engines and snow removal equipment
- Formal horticultural training would be an asset
- Operating knowledge of lawn and garden equipment (shovels, rakes, hand saws, electric trimmers, lawn mower, tractor and snow removal equipment)
- Experience in sport field maintenance, such as golf courses, tennis court, ice rinks, etc.

**Job Type**: Seasonal

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have any formal Horticultural experience?

**Experience**:

- lawn/garden and property: 2 years (required)
- lawn and garden operation: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-26