Horticulture Labourer

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• General Labour Function for Horticulture: • Perform maintenance of horticultural assets, including hanging baskets, barrels, flowerpots, shrub beds, and assist in the installation of horticultural elements according to design plans. • Conduct routine maintenance of horticulture beds in islands, boulevards, flower beds, shrub beds, and garden beds, including debris removal, trimming, pruning, and general upkeep of horticulture assets across the City. • Assist with greenhouse operations, including planting, watering, fertilizing, propagating plants, and re-potting. • Operate various City vehicles and equipment including but not limited to, tractors, trailers, water trucks, loaders, trimmers, field liners, stump grinders, hand tools, snow blowers etc. • Participate in the pick-up and removal of litter and vegetation on City-owned properties. • Operate small equipment and light vehicles used in the maintenance of facilities and removal of snow. • Water, fertilize, prune, and weed as directed by the horticulture maintenance schedule. Interactions with Others: • Respond courteously to inquiries from the public and escalate concerns and questions to their direct supervisor. • May be required to lead and provide guidance to a crew of other Labourers and colleagues, as needed. Reporting/Administration: • Complete log book/records/check lists related to equipment used and supplies needed. • Record daily, individual duties performed, and equipment used through completion of assigned forms. Other Duties • Respond to emergency situations, including seasonal events (i.e. ice and snowstorms, flooding, etc.), as required. • Assist with moving equipment and materials to and from designated work areas, as required. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy and related procedures. • Perform other related duties, as assigned, that are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or corporate objectives. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) and related policy and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or suitable equivalent. • One (1) year of work experience in landscaping, horticulture, greenhouse or similar experience. Knowledge of horticulture or plant knowledge is an asset. • Valid Class Ontario “G” Driver’s License in good standing with satisfactory driver’s abstract. • Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour. •Ability to operate hand mowers, string trimmers, hand snow blowers, and other related small equipment. • Ability to drive pick-up trucks, cube vans, and other large Class G vehicles. •Ability to attach trailers to tow hitches on Class "G" vehicles. • Ability to Drive Class "G" vehicles with trailers attached. • Ability to become competent in driving mobile equipment, tractors, and other ride-on equipment. Working Conditions: • Majority of duties are performed outside. • Available to work beyond regular working hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), as required, and in accordance with the Collective Agreement. • Ability to perform physical demands of the job, including lifting to 20kg. • Required to wear personal protective equipment and provide own CSA-approved safety boots with green patch and a minimum 6” ankle height. • Ability to work in a greenhouse environmental condition (humid, hot/cold, bright sun).
• Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.