Continuing - Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month) - Grounds Department, Education Centre

Rocky View Schools; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky View Schools is seeking a full-time Grounds Landscape Specialist to manage irrigation systems and maintain school grounds. The ideal candidate will have a horticulture diploma and experience in landscaping, ensuring the safety and aesthetic quality of school environments. This role includes responsibilities for turf management, snow removal, and supervising seasonal staff.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Benefits Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience with irrigation systems.
• Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle License Class 5.
• Experience with commercial landscape maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain all components of irrigation systems.
• Implement turf fertility program including aeration and fertilization.
• Support snow removal and maintain school grounds.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Horticulture Diploma

Landscape Gardener Journeyman Certification

Turf Science Level 2 Certificate

Tools

Commercial landscape equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Continuing Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month)

Grounds Department

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites applications for a continuing, full-time (40 hrs / wk - Monday to Friday) Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month) position starting immediately at the Education Centre located in Airdrie. The Grounds Landscape Specialist is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all components of irrigation systems within Rocky View Schools (RVS). Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month) plays a key role in the development and implementation of the turf fertility program, including overseeing fertilizer, aeration and top dressing practices. The incumbent supports snow removal in the winter months, and day to day maintenance of school grounds in a designated area, including playgrounds and amenities.

Responsibilities Include

• Maintains and troubleshoots all components of irrigation systems, ensuring repairs and adjustments are performed in a timely manner
• Operates irrigation controllers and remote communications, ensuring watering schedules coordinate with local requirements and best management practices
• Performs spring start up and fall shut down procedures on all irrigation systems, including pump maintenance and storage
• Participates in planning and installation regarding projects where required
• Assesses turf areas for compaction and overall health, develops and implements aeration and fertilization schedule for RVS
• Performs sport field lining duties pertaining to RVS needs through various sport seasons
• Supervises and trains seasonal staff as required
• Ensures RVS grounds are maintained to RVS standards regarding playgrounds, parking lots, tree and shrub care, sport fields, snow removal, turf care, outdoor classrooms, portables and amenities in designated area
• Operates truck and skid steer mounted snow plows in winter months to support snow removal procedures at RVS facilities
• Conducts daily site hazard assessments, correcting unsafe conditions and following RVS hazard reporting procedures to ensure the safety of RVS staff and visitors
• Provides input to enhance overall safety, improvements and efficiencies
• Maintains accurate and timely records of hours worked, safety requirements, maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs performed

Education and Experience

• Horticulture Diploma, Landscape Gardener Journeyman Certification, and / or Turf Science Level 2 Certificate
• Demonstrated supervisory experience providing leadership to a crew with varied levels of experience
• Two or more years’ experience specifically related to irrigation systems in a golf course or landscaping environment
• Experience with the safe operation and maintenance of commercial landscape and grounds maintenance equipment
• Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle License Class 5
• Certification in Pesticide Application, Irrigation, Turfgrass Management, Landscape Construction and / or Horticulture Technology would be an asset

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills specifically related to irrigation systems including electrical comprehension as it relates to irrigation system operation
• Ability to operate and transport commercial landscape equipment including tow trailers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
• Ensures priorities are understood and adapts readily to achieve department and RVS goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• 3 weeks Vacation pro-rated based on start date
• Benefits Plan ( Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Free Parking

Pre-Employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
• Proof of qualifications / education as required by the position

Open to : Internal and External applicants

Salary Range : $32.57 per hour

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through .

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code : # 3931883

Closing Date : Ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.

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