Parks and Gardens Maintenance

1 week ago

Victoria, Canada Victoria Contracting Full time

The Parks & Landscape Worker at Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corp. Victoria Contracting is part of a large team that provides maintenance and public service to several municipalities in the Capital Regional District. As such, employees with Victoria Contracting are expected to engage in a diverse range of activities.

Reporting to their Team Lead, the Parks & Landscape Worker is primarily responsible for performing tasks required to enhance and maintain public park area and boulevards. The Parks & Landscape Worker will work in a team, completing tasks and projects as assigned in various municipalities. Responsibilities may include:

- Operating a variety of equipment to fulfill job duties; including but not limited to: leaf-blowers, lawn hedge-trimmers etc.
- Operating basic hand tools such as shovels, rakes, etc.
- Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant policies and procedures
- Planting and maintaining shrubs/trees
- Installing and maintaining gardens/landscaping weeding, bark mulch, watering, planting.
- Maintaining a professional appearance and dealing with the public in a courteous and respectful manner at all times
- Assisting in other physical labour tasks as required
- Participating in and recording pre-job safety meetings

**Qualifications**:

- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to safely operate a variety of equipment
- Strong communication skills, specifically the ability to convey information effectively
- Strong active listening skills, specifically taking directions and putting them into action
- Landscape and/or horticultural experience is considered an asset

**Working Conditions**:
This job is physically demanding and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. The applicant must be able to stand/kneel for extended periods of time, lift and carry heavy objects, and do repetitive tasks.

**Compensation**:
Wages are competitive and based on knowledge and experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

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