Groundskeeper / Horticulturist

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Groundskeeper/Horticulturist for a personal estate in Calgary. The ideal candidate will join a team focused on maintaining the beautiful grounds year-round through various responsibilities including pest management, greenhouse operations, and more. This position offers stability and growth for passionate individuals with relevant experience and a desire to work outdoors.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Groundskeeping/landscaping experience is necessary.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute pest/weed management with holistic measures.
• Oversee greenhouse and perennial operations.
• Facilitate landscaping projects and assist in lawn maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Time management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Tools

Bobcat

Tractor

Truck trailer

Mower

Job description

Connecting you to Industrial jobs in Calgary, Alberta!

About Staffingis an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

Our private client has a large personal estate just outside the Calgary city limits which requires a motivated and eager team player to maintain and upkeep the grounds year-round. This Groundskeeper/Horticulturistwillwork on this beautiful property with a small team of other groundskeepers.

The grounds crew who manage the property are a collaborative and hard working group. They are seeking a like-minded individual wanting stability and longevity in their groundskeeping career.

If you are passionate about working outdoors within a team environment, yet also thrive working autonomously, apply today!!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Execute pest/weed management while abiding by holistic measures (no pesticides/herbicides)
• Oversee all greenhouse and perennial operations (planting, maintenance, budgeting, etc.) while keeping a running inventory of all tools and equipment
• Facilitate landscaping projects, and assist in lawn maintenance, snow removal and irrigation system service
• Provide support to the groundskeeping team as needed

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from the property
• Clean criminal background
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (pre-employment fitness test to be completed)
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and function effectively in a team environment

Experience:

• Groundskeeping/landscaping experience is required
• Horticulture/agriculture experience is an asset
• Design experience is an asset
• Able to operate a bobcat, tractor, truck trailer, mower, and other small equipment

Skills:

• Team player with exceptional work ethic and a go-getter personality
• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion
• Punctual with outstanding time management skills
• Able to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to function effectively autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Willing attitude, not afraid to take on additional tasks as needed
• Highly flexible, can work overtime as required

Base Salary:$50,000 – 65,000 per year

• Salary based on experience
• Pension plan

Work Hours:

• 40+ hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime to be expected in peak seasons (1-5 hours of OT per week)
• Occasional weekend and holiday shifts will be required

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffingrecruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with industrialjobs.We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to industrial jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting industrial jobs so check back with us regularly.

Please reference Job ID: 42229in your application.