Groundskeeper / Horticulturist

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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About Staffing is 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/Horticulturist will work 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Valid vaccine passport
• 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
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commuter’s allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• 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 Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with industrial jobs. 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.