Ontario Secondary School Diploma or have the equivalent knowledge and experience. Knowledge of any applicable legislation/regulations including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Valid G Drivers License.
General knowledge of various construction and maintenance equipment is an asset.
Various inhouse training on Riding Mowers, Tractors/Loaders and attachments, utility vehicles, trailers, licensed fleet vehicles, and chainsaw provided.
One (1) year related work experience preferred.
Experience using hand tools, small equipment and general working knowledge of various horticultural construction and maintenance equipment.
Responsibilities
Cutting grass with push mower, weed trimmer.
Raking, seeding, applying top dressing, applying sod, and assisting Gardener with maintenance of beds and for raking and loading leaves. • Empties garbage containers and cleans and maintains pavilions.
Picks up litter/debris and disposes, as necessary. Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and debris; secures loads on trucks as required.
Maintains cleanliness and stock of washroom facilities as required.
Assist with tree planting under the direct guidance of Gardener or Team Lead.
Drives licenced fleet vehicles, operates tractor, riding mower, utility vehicles, and chainsaw as required.
Performs basic horticultural maintenance tasks using lawn mowers, hand tools and other equipment.
Reports broken, lost or defective tools or equipment to Team Lead.
Waters a variety of plants.
Transports employees, supplies and materials to and from the job sites.
Operates a variety of equipment such as sod cutters, rollers, fertilizer spreaders, aerators, front end loaders, forklifts, snow blowers and other equipment and a snowplough/sander tractor.
Cleans and paints equipment such as, garbage baskets and barbecues.
Cleans, washes, and maintains trucks and equipment.
Sweeps, mops, disinfects, polishes floors; cleans basins, toilets, mirrors and disposes garbage as required.
Removes boxes and garbage from building as required.
May be required to shovel snow, salt, sand and remove ice and snow from pathways, sidewalks, and parking lots.
Ability to perform the manual tasks of the position; communication and interpersonal skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Willingness to work weekends and in inclement weather conditions.
Reports any vandalism to the grounds or equipment to the Supervisor or Manager.
Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, First Aid, WHMIS and established policies and procedures.
Provides guests with information regarding all Niagara Falls Attractions.
Interacts with guests in a pleasant, welcoming manner.
Promotes a positive image of the Niagara Parks Commission.
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