Continuing - Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month) - Grounds Department, Education Centre

**Continuing Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month)**

**Grounds Department**

**Company Overview**

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

**The Opportunity**

**Responsibilities Include**
- Maintains and troubleshoots all components of irrigation systems, ensuring repairs and adjustments are performed in a timely manner
- Operates irrigation controllers and remote communications, ensuring watering schedules coordinate with local requirements and best management practices
- Performs spring start up and fall shut down procedures on all irrigation systems, including pump maintenance and storage Participates in planning and installation regarding projects where required
- Assesses turf areas for compaction and overall health, develops and implements aeration and fertilization schedule for RVS
- Performs sport field lining duties pertaining to RVS needs through various sport seasons
- Supervises and trains seasonal staff as required
- Ensures RVS grounds are maintained to RVS standards regarding playgrounds, parking lots, tree and shrub care, sport fields, snow removal, turf care, outdoor classrooms, portables and amenities in designated area
- Operates truck and skid steer mounted snow plows in winter months to support snow removal procedures at RVS facilities
- Conducts daily site hazard assessments, correcting unsafe conditions and following RVS hazard reporting procedures to ensure the safety of RVS staff and visitors
- Provides input to enhance overall safety, improvements and efficiencies
- Maintains accurate and timely records of hours worked, safety requirements, maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs performed

**Education and Experience**
- Horticulture Diploma, Landscape Gardener Journeyman Certification, and/or Turf Science Level 2 Certificate
- Demonstrated supervisory experience providing leadership to a crew with varied levels of experience
- Two or more years’ experience specifically related to irrigation systems in a golf course or landscaping environment
- Experience with the safe operation and maintenance of commercial landscape and grounds maintenance equipment
- Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle License Class 5 Certification in Pesticide Application, Irrigation, Turfgrass Management, Landscape Construction and/or Horticulture Technology would be an asset

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Ability to operate and transport commercial landscape equipment including tow trailers
- Ensures priorities are understood and adapts readily to achieve department and RVS goals Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

**Rocky View Schools Benefits**
- 3 weeks Vacation pro-rated based on start date
- Benefits Plan ( Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Professional Development and training opportunities Free Parking

**Pre-Employment Requirements**
- Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position

**Open to**: Internal and External applicants

**Salary Range**: $32.57 per hour

**How to Apply**

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

**Quote Job Code: #** 3931883**

Rocky View Schools

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