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Horticultural Student
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Project Manager of Forestry within the FPCF division, the position of Student Assistant, Horticulture will provide support in the upkeep and preservation of horticulture gardens, parks, cemeteries and forest areas.
Education
- Must be enrolled in a post-secondary school full-time and returning in September.
- University or college education with a preference given to candidates that have completed a minimum of one year of studies in Environmental Sciences, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design.
- Current First Aid/CPR Level C Certification is considered an asset.
Knowledge/Skills
- Familiarity with basic ornamental plant identification and maintenance practices.
- Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quality with minimal supervision and follow all Haldimand County Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Must be a motivated, hardworking individual able to complete tasks on time.
- Proven initiative and attention to detail.
- Must be able to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated fundamental computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices.
- Beginners knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Garden maintenance including weeding, cultivating, fertilizing, mulching, edging; planting annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.
- Watering of gardens and trees.
- Safe and efficient operation, care and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Operate a variety of equipment including light-duty vehicles, machine/power/hand tools such as shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, brush saws, hand-held saws, and grass trimmers.
- Perform daily circle checks on all equipment and report defects to the immediate supervisor.
- Maintain daily written records of work activities.
- Majority of work will be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, heat, etc.)
- Litter, brush, and garbage pick-up
- Duties will require climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking and handling materials.
- Assisting local horticulture and community associations.
This is a temporary full-time role at the County.
The hourly compensation for this role is $22.34
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