Landscape Horticulturist

6 days ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada School District #38 (Richmond) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Landscape Horticulturist to join our Facilities Services department at School District #38 (Richmond). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing grounds services, performing planning, maintenance, alteration, and construction at the journeyman level across our 53 facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement landscaped areas, including flower beds, courtyards, and pathways, ensuring proper drainage and site preparation.
  • Plan, maintain, repair, and install landscaping around district facilities, including planting, weeding, pruning, storm drainage, and general clean-up.
  • Maintain and repair pathways, play areas, parking lots, portables, hockey rinks, and playgrounds.
  • Install, repair, and maintain adventure playground equipment, such as goal posts, freestanding basketball hoops, and tetherball posts.
  • Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks, jackhammers, lawnmowers, and hand and power tools.
  • Assist the Coordinator of Grounds Services in assigning and checking work performed by outside contractors, such as asphalting, tree removal, and concrete pathways.
  • Ensure compliance with district and government health and safety procedures and regulations to minimize potential for accidents, injuries, or hazards within the Grounds Services department.
  • Train and advise Grounds Services employees on techniques and procedures related to gardening, landscaping, and manual labor.
  • Perform manual labor, such as moving furniture and equipment, removing wall carpeting and floor tiles, shoveling snow, digging trenches, mixing, and laying concrete.
  • Inspect and maintain district vehicles for safe operation and report defects to the supervisor as per district procedures.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
Requirements
  • Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Landscape Horticulture or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification (T.Q.).
  • Two (2) years' experience at a journeyman level Landscape Horticulture.
  • Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, regulations, standards, and materials applicable to the trade.
  • Competency in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade.
  • Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving heavy objects, performing manual labor, and working in a variety of work locations and conditions.
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

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