Division: Community Services
Department: Recreation and Community Development
Term: 1 Temp Part Time position(s) available for less than 3 months.
Closing Date: 05/22/2023
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 2216
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Greenskeeper, this is unskilled physical turf maintenance and minor equipment repair work usually and primarily performed outdoors.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Performs a variety of general labour tasks, such as seeding, watering, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, spraying, pruning, cleaning, hoeing, planting, picking up debris, using and maintaining.
2. Performs minor repairs and maintenance on motorized, turf-maintenance equipment, using a variety of hand tools (i.e. oil change, lubrication, cleaning).
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
2. Performs minor repairs and maintenance on motorized, turf-maintenance equipment, using a variety of hand tools (i.e. oil change, lubrication, cleaning).
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 education.
- Six months’ related horticultural/agricultural experience.
- Knowledge of the use of equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to operate and maintain motorized, turf-maintenance equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outdoors, for extended periods of time, in various weather conditions.
Additional Requirements
Shift work and weekend work may be involved. Variable and subject to change in operational requirements.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $18.60 to $20.51 CAD per hour (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
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