**Company Description**:

- The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture._

Recreation and Culture department is looking for an experienced seasonal Greenspace Labourer - Plant Maintenance for Greenspace beautification plant and shrub maintenance tasks to maintain municipal reserve land and other green spaces in the County. The Plant Maintenance Labourer will primarily support the Plant & Tree Specialist and could be allocated elsewhere or to another Recreation and Culture seasonal crew at any time. This posting will hire for position that are required from either Fall: May 2 to October 13, 2024. Weekends and Stat holidays off.

**Job Duties**:

- Plant maintenance duties may consist of weeding, watering, planting, pruning, rototilling and site cleanup.
- Safely operate small engine machines - such as trimmers, hedge trimmers, hand blowers, brush saws, rototillers etc. and the use of various hand tools in order to perform beautification maintenance tasks in greenspaces including parks and around County buildings
- Confidently hook up and unhook a trailer
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of all equipment used
- Assist with litter clean up, brush cutting, grass repair, rototilling, painting and general maintenance

**Qualifications**
- A valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
- Standard First Aid Certificate Preferred
- Minimum one year of experience of related landscaping, plant maintenance or weed management work
- Previous experience operating small engine machines or lawn maintenance equipment
- Authorized Assistant pesticide spraying certification preferred; if not training will be provided.
- Physically capable for general outdoor labour duties for an eight-hour shift.
- May be required to perform work in adverse weather conditions including heat, cold and inclement weather.
- Ability to deal with members of the public in a professional manner
- Willingness to undertake training to meet operational requirements

The successful applicants will be team players with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. You will be a self-starter who can contribute positively to the team environment.

**Additional Information** Term Length**: This posting works from May 2 to October 13, 2024.

**Work Schedule**:This position works 40 hours per week. Weekends and Stat holidays off.

**Hourly Pay**: $27.23 to $32.03.

**Closing Date**: February 4th, 2024. 11.59 pm.

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**
- This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position