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City of Oshawa —Oshawa, ON
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Regular Full-Time Skilled Labourer - Turf/Forestry

City of Oshawa
Oshawa, ON

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Job details

Full-time
11 days ago

Skills

Air Brake Endorsement
Forestry
Rigging
Communication skills
Horticulture

Full job description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Parks Manager, and under the general direction of the Supervisor and/or designate operates various pieces of equipment and perform work assignments related to the Turf & Pest Management Programs & Forestry activities.

Responsibilities:

Perform and participate in all related turf and pest management duties including but not limited to:

Operate, maintain various units of equipment and provide input into the purchase of new equipment
All work related activities including assisting with monitoring and analysis.
Communicate with staff and the public on all aspects of the program
Process work orders, associated paperwork and work assignments accurately in accordance with established standards and timelines
Perform all general parks facility and grounds maintenance activities and provide input into the development and improvement of safety procedures and work practices
Perform Forestry duties and operate related equipment
Receive and unload materials and supplies as required
Perform snow and ice removal during the winter months, including operating equipment and manually shoveling and salting sidewalks, parking lots, roadways, etc., as required
Work in accordance with City of Oshawa safe work standards, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Branch’s Work Performance, Quality Standards and Code of Ethics
Perform various duties related to the Operations Services Winter and Summer Call Board
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Two (2) year Horticultural Technician Diploma and have five (5) years relevant operational experience and knowledge in Integrated Pest Management and Turf Management
Possess Pesticide License (Landscape) and willing to obtain IPM certification
Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain turf related equipment designated by the department and related to the responsibilities of the division
Possess Chainsaw Operator's license with demonstrated ability to operate for arboricultural practices
Demonstrated ability and experience in the operation of a wood chipper
Demonstrated ability and experience assisting with general arboricultural practices such as rigging and knowledge of knots
Knowledge in tree identification and general pruning practices would be an considered an asset
Must be able to perform injections for the Emerald Ash Borer program, including preparing injections, cleaning as well as recording and assessments of tree health
Working knowledge of all related park equipment such as trucks, grass-cutting equipment, tractors with 3 point hitch for use with aerators, overseeders, fertilizer spreaders, renovator, rototiller, etc.
Willing and able to train and obtain certification on various units of Type "A" equipment specific to the section and willingness to obtain selected components of Type “B” equipment (CUPE Local 250 Collective Agreement, Appendix A-1)
Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to comprehend and prepare technical data, forms and records relevant to the job
Must be able to calibrate and set equipment for proper application rates of desired products such as vinegar, fertilizer, seed, corn gluten and TreeAzin
Good interpersonal skills to discuss routine information courteously with colleagues and the general public
Ability to deal tactfully with the public on issues of an extremely sensitive nature i.e. pesticides
Able to climb, lift and move heavy items (maximum 80 lbs./approx. 36 kgs.) and capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner
Working knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply safety policies, standards, and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS), and able to use appropriate safety apparatus
Able to work with minimal supervision (act independently as required) or constructively in a team environment exercising good judgement and safe and appropriate practices and procedures
Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's License (Class "DZ") in good standing, with no demerit points, and be able to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, holidays as required, due to the nature of the Parks and Facilities Operations
Must be able to work on the Operations Services Winter and Summer Call Board
Willing and able to train in related areas of work in order to fulfil various assignments

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters check and an employment medical.

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