City of Edmonton Laborer: $65,359/year + Year Round Work + Benefits & More

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What City Of Edmonton is Hiring for:

Is your specialty Landscape Pest Control? We are looking for a qualified individual with a Landscape Pesticide Applicator License to perform services essential to Edmontonians' enjoyment of the outdoors!

Pest Control Operator / Labourer (II) Job Number : 45408

From May through October you will work as a Pest Control Operator performing the following duties:

Assign, supervise and participate in applying pesticides to public parks, boulevards, and natural areas
Participate in the control of noxious weeds and other unwanted vegetation found on city parkland
Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints concerning any of the above vegetation management issues
Maintain daily chemical record sheets listing what pesticides were used, areas treated and the types of pests encountered
Conduct general surveys and investigate areas to determine noxious weed locations, infestation levels and the effectiveness of control programs; prepares reports and maps which outline survey results
Perform all forms of weed control as required (hand pulling or mechanical)
Pre-treatment and post-treatment site inspection, monitoring and evaluation
Set up, tear down and calibrate all spray equipment to ensure the proper rate of application
Perform minor maintenance/repairs on assigned equipment
Mentor and coach staff in the field and may have an opportunity to act in the Licensed Crew Leader role as required
Perform other related duties as required

From November though April you will work as a Labourer (II) performing the following:

Perform snow removal duties for the Active Pathways Snow Removal Program which may include but is not limited to: the operation equipment including John Deere 72” with a broom and Toolcat; applying Calcium Chloride; shoveling and blowing snow to maintain public access to City parks and facilities
Adhere to existing standard operating procedures, environmental and safety programs, as well as conducting Field Level Risk Assessments daily
Provide customer service and communicate with the public and other employees professionally and respectfully
Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 10
1 year of experience in pesticide application and related pest control work, including demonstrated supervisory potential
Pesticide Applicator Certificate (Landscape designation) as issued by the Province of Alberta is required
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Knowledge of City of Edmonton Parks Operations hazard assessment and controls, proper pesticide use and current industry standards
Ability to use and perform minor maintenance of spraying equipment
Ability to make decisions, assign tasks and supervise; and coach and mentor the work of subordinates
Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

Work Regions:

This opportunity from City Of Edmonton is available in Edmonton.

Features:

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Competitive Wages

Year round work

Full Time Position(s)

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Requirements:

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Physically Fit

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About City Of Edmonton:

At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers. The city services nearly one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more.

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