Lawn Maintenance Worker

2 weeks ago

Lower Sackville, Canada Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Full time

**Summary**:
The Lawn Maintenance Worker is responsible the lawn maintenance and care for the three Catholic cemeteries in the Halifax Regional Municipality according to operational standards, specifications, policies and provincial legislation..

**Accountability**: The Lawn Maintenance worker reports directly to the Cemetery Grounds Operations Supervisor

**Work location**: Gate of Heaven cemetery, Mount Olivet cemetery, Holy Cross cemetery

**Duties and Responsibilities**: (main functions but not limited to the following)

The maintenance and operations activities of the three catholic cemeteries including but not limited to:

- Landscaping, maintenance of cemetery grounds including: clean up of grounds, mowing and trimming of lawns, trees and shrubs.
- Maintain hand and gas-powered tools including ride on mower, trimmers, pruners and blowers.
- Maintain and clean roads and pathways
- Remove garbage, dead flowers and plant materials from gravesites
- Report any ground holes, depressions and fallen headstones to the Cemeterian.
- Responsible for maintaining a work environment that is above all standards for Occupational Health and Workplace safety.
- Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments
- Other assigned duties as required

**Position Relationships**:
The Lawn Maintenance worker interacts on a regular basis with Cemetery Grounds Operations Supervisor, cemetery staff and Cemetery Manager. The Groundworker will at times work side by side with contractors, and/or service providers.

**Physical, Mental and Visual Demands**:

- Bending; frequent kneeling, squatting; stooping; twisting, crouching in order to locate, probing and mark graves; inspecting of graves
- Extensive walking and standing; frequent walking on rough surfaces
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Majority of work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to climb in and out of small spaces in a variety of weather conditions
- Stress related to the type of work environment

**Qualifications**:

- Education: minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
- A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities
- Previous experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance, manual equipment (grass trimmer, tree pruner, leaf blower, gas powered ride on mower) and/or cemetery environment and a demonstrated interest in working outdoor is an asset.
- Experience or certification in one or more of the following: Arboriculture, Horticulture, Turf Management, Landscaping would be considered an asset
- Exemplifies values of integrity, trust, teamwork and excellence
- WHIMS, First Aid Training assets
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and have access to a reliable vehicle

**Note**:
Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees are held to a different, and many times, higher standards of conduct. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with, and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.

**Responsible Ministry**:
**To apply**:
We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs?
- Are you able to work in a variety of weather conditions?
- Do you have reliable transportation (Class 5 Drivers license) ?
- Do you have previous lawn maintenance or landscaping experience?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-29
Expected start date: 2024-05-01

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