Horticulture Technician

at  The City of Waterloo

Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
✓ Weekdays

Reporting to the Manager of Forestry, Horticulture & Cemetery Services, Community Services, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a wide range of administrative, maintenance, and operational activities related to Horticulture. Including but not limited to plant propagation, installation and maintenance, under the direction of the Supervisor of Horticulture
• Perform all deliverables and operate equipment related to horticulture, greenhouse and landscaping requirements
• Participate in the planning and organization for greenhouse production and seasonal displays
• Provide occasional training and guidance to staff on operational activities, equipment, health and safety related procedures for which the applicant is qualified
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and coordinate and maintain required documentation and record keeping
• Participate in team development and implementation of operational/maintenance programs
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to customer inquiries, customer needs and communication with user groups on an ongoing basis
• Ensure safe and efficient operation, care and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles
• Perform daily checks on vehicles and equipment, including documentation of any issues
• Maintain a safe work environment by taking necessary precautions and applying safety procedures in accordance with health and safety legislation and City of Waterloo policies
• Perform winter operations activities and participate in winter control shifts
• Perform additional related duties as requested for Parks, Forestry and Cemetery Services operations as assigned
• May be required to participate on various teams and initiatives