Position Vacant
   Gardener 
   Seasonal – Full Time
   Temporary (Maternity Leave)
   Competition 22-11
   POSITION DETAILS:                        
   TITLE:                                                Gardener 
   DEPARTMENT:                                Municipal Services-Street Division
   CURRENT RATE OF PAY:              $34.61 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits
   HOURS OF WORK:                          Seasonal Employment – Approximately March to November each year (1440 hours), 40 hours per week, shift work and overtime as required including evenings/weekends.
   GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
   Performs skilled gardening work of a relatively complex nature, under the general supervision of the Streets/Parks Foreman.   Work involves the culture of natural and ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and hedges; care, repair, fertilization and mowing of turf; application of herbicides and pesticides to control weeds, disease, and insect infestation in City parks, boulevards and Cemetery, and on other City properties; and the provision of supervision to labourers and others assigned to gardening horticulture activities.
   SUPERVISION:
   The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Municipal Services under the direction of the Parks Foreman and/or designate.
   MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Sets out plants, applies fertilizers and compost to flower beds and digs or cultivates as required.  Carries out turf and landscape clean-up and lawn care; turf repairs, aerating fields and parks, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, top dressing and mowing as required.  Prunes and plants trees and shrubs in City parks, boulevards and Cemetery; applies tree dressing where necessary.
   Sprays or dusts trees, shrubs, lawns and plant life in all City parks, boulevards and Cemetery with herbicides and pesticides using tractor drawn spray equipment or portable backpack units.
   Controls rodents, insects, nests, etc. as required.
   Works on landscape developments and renovations of sports fields, parks and boulevards.
   Provides supervision to labourers assigned to assist with gardening activities as required.
   Drives City vehicles to and from job site as required, and operates equipment related to parks maintenance and landscape operations as required including tractors and attachments, riding mowers, loaders, etc.
   Answers questions and inquiries from the public regarding gardening and pest control practices.
   Undertakes maintenance of indoor plants in City buildings as directed.
   Reports horticultural and parks related deficiencies to supervisor.
   Other duties as may be assigned to assist with the City’s day to day operations.
   QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
   Considerable knowledge of horticultural activities, including pruning techniques.
   Certified knowledge and experience in the use of spraying equipment and the application of herbicides and pesticides.
   Considerable experience in the use of garden tools and must be proficient and safely operate the following equipment within the Parks Division:
   tractors/implements
   mowers 
   light trucks
   water truck
   loaders and attachments including front end of backhoe, and
   other horticultural related equipment.
   Considerable knowledge and experience in interpreting blueprints and following planting instructions.
   Skill in horticulture practices of landscaping, gardening, tree care, etc.
   Ability to exercise courtesy and tact in the exchange of routine information with other City employees and the public.
   Ability to exercise verbal and written instructions read and understands blueprints and sketch plan details.
   Computer and word processing experience including proficiency with Microsoft Office software
   Minimum five (5) years in municipal park work or equivalent with references.
   Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.  Must have training, experience and certification in the safe application of pesticides and herbicides.
   Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or technical training course in horticulture.
   B.C. Driver's Licence - Class 5 with Air Endorsement.
   Pesticide applicator's certificate
   Diploma or certificate of horticultural training from a recognized institution
   Must be Fully Vaccinated with COVID-19 Vaccination
   Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than
   4:00 pm, Friday, March 11, 2022, 
   to the attention of Ashley Williston, Director of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax (250) 392-8484, or email awilliston@williamslake.ca 
    
   Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.
   

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