Seasonal Outside Workers (Labourer 1) - Parks Operations

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.

Overview

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, practices, and/or procedures related to parks maintenance and construction activities.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work, as well as safe work procedures, practices, methods, and materials involved in the work performed.
• Knowledge of municipal streets and traffic routes.
• Skill in the care and operation of a variety of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external clients.
• Ability to drive in non-standard areas and to safely maneuver vehicle under non-standard driving conditions.
• Ability to plan and organize own workload and the ability to initiate operational adjustments based on service needs.
• Ability to work with others and be able to use common courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in maintaining working relationships.
• Ability to carry out oral or written instruction, take direction from a supervisor, and exercise some independent judgement and action in processing assignments.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public and project a positive image of the City at all times
• Must be able to lift, carry and push in excess of 20kg (45 lbs) on a regular and/or repetitive basis.
• Ability to work shift work including weekends.
• Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by education, training, and/or experience in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Construction, Turf Management, Irrigation and other related asset management activities, such as washroom maintenance
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia and clean Driver's Abstract

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate, Red Seal or Diploma program in Parks related area
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Pesticide Applicators Licence

Working Conditions:

• Routine light and heavy physical effort and capability is required to carry out duties, including regular and/or repetitive lifting of up to 20kg (45lbs).
• Work requires regular exposure to traffic, dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, noise, toxic chemicals, construction sites, excavations, and heavy equipment.
• Work may also require exposure to minor and/or major disagreeable conditions or hazards including animal feces, needles/sharps, hazardous waste, and insects.
• Work is performed in all weather conditions.

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