Work Term: July 2, 2026 to August 21, 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week
Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation is seeking one (1) temporary full-time summer Groundskeepers to join our team.
To be successful in this role, groundskeepers need to be dependable, hardworking and punctual.
Required work schedule for this position:
- Monday to Friday – 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (1/2-hour unpaid lunch).
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends if required.
Job Description/Duties:
- Maintenance of Prairieland grounds: cutting grass, whipper-snipping, irrigation duties, planting and maintenance of all seasonal plants and existing trees/shrubs, garbage clean up as required, weed control/ spraying and pest (gopher) control.
- Design and implement floral baskets, beds, containers, and seasonal displays.
- Apply soil mixtures and fertilizer.
- Inspect plant material for pests, insects and disease and apply appropriate corrective measures.
- Sound knowledge of plants, plant maintenance, soil disease, weeding, plant identifications and pruning.
Job Requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30.
- Must have experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, and plant maintenance.
- Must have experience with operating grounds-keeping equipment, small hand tools and irrigation equipment.
- Must be physically fit to be able to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of safety regulations.
Prairieland is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
