Labourer

Division: Community Services

Department: Recreation and Community Development

Term: 1 Seasonal Full Time position(s) available.

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Green skeeper, this is unskilled physical turf maintenance and minor equipment repair work usually and primarily performed outdoors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a variety of general labour tasks, such as seeding, watering, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, spraying, pruning, cleaning, hoeing, planting, picking up debris, using and maintaining tools at the municipal golf courses.
Performs minor repairs on motorized, turf-maintenance equipment, using a variety of hand tools (i.e. oil change, lubrication, cleaning).
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Grade 10 education.
Three months’ related horticultural/agricultural experience, including related golf course experience.
Knowledge of the use of equipment and hand tools.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate and maintain motorized, turf-maintenance equipment.
Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outdoors, for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

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