Junior Horticultural Technician

Résumé du poste

Assist in the planning, enhancement, and maintenance of municipal garden beds, floral displays, and hanging baskets. Provide frontline customer service to ratepayers and support the setup and cleanup of local markets and special events.

Détails du poste

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc See more positions Business Location: Strathroy, Ontario Position Type Seasonal Category Community Services Work Place Location: In Person Hours Full-Time. This position will require regular weekend shifts. Job Description The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for three (3) seasonal full-time “Junior Horticultural Technicians.” Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Projects, Property and Horticultural Services, the Junior Horticultural Technician will provide assistance to the Horticultural Technician in the planning, enhancement and maintenance of all Municipal garden beds, floral displays as well as maintaining the hanging baskets program throughout the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. Duties And Responsibilities Assist with the maintenance of the Municipality’s garden beds, floral displays and landscaped areas. Assist in maintaining, including watering the hanging baskets, bridge boxes in the downtown core of Strathroy and Mt. Brydges. Provide assistance for the cleaning of garbage and weeds in the downtown core area Assist with the set-up and clean-up of the Downtown Strathroy Market and other special events throughout the summer. Responsible for ensuring public safety through the application of due diligence and risk management practices. Responsible for maintaining a high level of positive customer service by acting in a frontline service capacity dealing with ratepayers, answering questions and variety of other interactions. Responsible for the completion of records as defined by the Department or other regulatory bodies. Participate in the planning discussions, staff meeting, and training as may be required. Complete accident reports, vandalism reports and customer complaint reports as may be required. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. Education Not Applicable Experience Required 1 year of applicable knowledge and/or experience, preferred. Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract. Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to use computers and related software. First Aid and CPR certified considered an asset. Energetic, positive attitude and ability to work independently. Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. This position will require regular weekend shifts. Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Compensation And Benefits Wage: Band 1 – $17.20 - $21.04 per hour (2024 rates) Benefits: Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https://www.omers.com/nft. How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

Ce que vous ferez

Assist in the planning, enhancement, and maintenance of municipal garden beds, floral displays, and hanging baskets. Provide frontline customer service to ratepayers and support the setup and cleanup of local markets and special events.

Exigences

Requires a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and preferably one year of applicable experience. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Avantages

• Omers Pension Plan

Compétences indiquées

• Service à la clientèle · Souhaitée
• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Risk Management · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Horticulture
• Garden Maintenance
• Landscaping
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Risk Management
• First Aid
• CPR

Domaines d’emploi

• Agriculture
• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support