Landscape Technician I

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:49302**

The Landscape Technician I in Open Space Inspection Services, Parks and Roads Services will be responsible for inspecting Infrastructure Operations inventory and ensuring City of Edmonton assets are maintained to the current approved service levels and quality maintenance standards.

As a Landscape Technician I, you will also support the Landscape Technician II in ensuring Capital and stakeholder landscaping construction and restoration projects are completed and built to the current City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards.

Other duties of the Landscape Technician I will be to:

- Inspect, comment and report on the current state of Open Space Operations inventory requiring a vast working knowledge of current approved service levels and quality standards as outlined in Open Space Operations Task Standards Manual
- Provide information to aid in qualitative and quantitative data to assess the current state of Open Space Operations deliverables
- Monitor internal maintenance programs and identify and interpret deficiencies in program delivery including, but not limited to Turf, Horticulture, Sports Fields, Integrated Pest Management, Landscape Services, Open Space Sanitation Services and Overland Drainage
- Make decisions based on your knowledge of a number of different City of Edmonton best practices and maintenance methods
- Inspect overland drainage concerns on Parkland to determine if drainage could create short or long-term impacts that would require immediate or future mitigation
- Act as a technical resource and support role for the Landscape Technician II and impact decisions. It is a highly independent role encompassing a variety of landscaping disciplines, maintenance practices and projects of small to large scope
- Review constructed landscaping from a safety, vegetation health (vigor) and ease of maintenance perspective
- Mitigate long term maintenance liabilities
- Perform site visits related to internal or external inquiries, notifications, complaints, etc.
- Provide technical support, advice, information and detailed reports
- Design drawing review, provide comments on landscape design circulations from internal and external sources
- Other duties will be performed as required

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a two-year technical diploma, or higher level education in Landscape Technology, Horticulture, Forestry, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years related work experience in PARS Turf, Horticulture, Sports Fields, Integrated Pest Management, Landscape Services Operations, landscape construction
- Previous experience with landscape inspections is an asset
- Construction Management Certificate would be considered an asset
- Working knowledge of landscape design, landscape construction, construction survey, construction grading and slopes
- Knowledge of landscape and construction techniques and terminology
- Knowledge of Edmonton Landscape Design and Construction Standards Volume 5 - Landscaping and Landscaping Inspector Guideline Manual
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in business / technical writing
- Attention to detail and the ability to verify and assess documentation
- Demonstrated proficiency with Google Applications (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar)
- Proven customer service skills and excellent communication skills
- Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the work of this class
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Applicants may be tested

**_ Up to 4 temporary full-time positions for up to 6 months_**

**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

**Salary**: $30.482 - $38.287 (Hourly)

**Talent Acquisition Consultant**: AW/SG

**Classification Title**: Landscape Technician I - 8hrs

**Posting Date**: Apr 17, 2024

**Closing Date**: Apr 24, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

**Number of Openings (up to)**: 4 - Temporary Full-time

**Union**: CSU 52

**Department**: Parks and Roads Services

**Work Location(s)**: Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

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