Landscape Technician I

University of Toronto•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Entry level of the Landscape Technician series, under direct supervision performs standard landscape duties. Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience.
Possession of valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license.
Physical ability to perform required duties.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
Ability to work under all weather conditions.
May be required to work long and varied hours.
Must be available to be On Call during the winter months for snow removal operations in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Completion of some related landscape courses are an asset.

Responsibilities

Trims, cuts and waters grass and flowers, rakes and collects leaves, lays sod; plants flowers, shrubs and trees; maintains soft landscaping by aerating, weeding, cultivating, fertilizing, etc.
Drives and operates a variety of landscape and snow removal vehicles and equipment such as equipment used in tree maintenance, turf care, chainsaws, sod cutters, riding vacuums, snow maintenance vehicles, tractors (front and back end loaders) and skid steers.
Sets up vehicles and equipment for use, and performs simple adjustments.
Loads and unloads equipment onto vehicles.
Works on cleaning details using appropriate vehicles and equipment; includes the removal of graffiti, posters and abandoned or illegally locked bicycles.
Works on snow and ice removal details using appropriate vehicles and equipment.
Works on moving details using appropriate vehicles and equipment.
Maintain landscape irrigation and other landscape related systems.
Provides instruction to Service Worker – Grounds staff in performing assigned tasks.
Other related duties as required.