Student, Grounds & Botanical Gardens

Olds College • Olds, AB

19h • CA$15 - CA$16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Student Grounds & Botanical Worker will assist the Grounds/Botanical department by performing a variety of horticultural, landscaping, and grounds maintenance tasks. This role includes operating equipment, supporting campus waste management, and ensuring campus safety and environmental standards are upheld. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical skills, contribute to the community, and gain valuable industry experience.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment is an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while accepting direction
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to ethical, respectful behavior
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and practices
• Acts ethically, openly, honestly, and respectfully to build and maintain an environment of trust, safety, and well-being
• Current Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses.
• Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.
• You must provide and wear CSA approved footwear and successfully complete the provided WHMIS certification training
• Successful candidates must be secondary or post-secondary students prior to and/or immediately following their work period

Responsibilities

• Perform horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks, including cleaning and maintaining grounds, spring cleanup, and preparing planting beds
• Maintain perennials and assist in planning, growing, monitoring, fertilizing, and assessing the annual bedding crop
• Operate equipment such as trailers, trucks, skid steers, and lawn mowers
• Support waste management by maintaining garbage disposal bins on campus
• Ensure best practices and standards are followed in alignment with established procedures
• Complete assigned tasks and ensure related documentation is processed accurately
• Work collaboratively to maintain a safe and welcoming environment on campus
• The employee is responsible for being aware of health and safety responsibilities and expectations as outlined in college policy, departmental and area procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed