Junior Horticultural Technician

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for three (3) seasonal full-time “Junior Horticultural Technicians.”

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Projects, Property and Horticultural Services, the Junior Horticultural Technician will provide assistance to the Horticultural Technician in the planning, enhancement and maintenance of all Municipal garden beds, floral displays as well as maintaining the hanging baskets program throughout the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of the Municipality’s garden beds, floral displays and landscaped areas.
• Assist in maintaining, including watering the hanging baskets, bridge boxes in the downtown core of Strathroy and Mt. Brydges.
• Provide assistance for the cleaning of garbage and weeds in the downtown core area
• Assist with the set-up and clean-up of the Downtown Strathroy Market and other special events throughout the summer.
• Responsible for ensuring public safety through the application of due diligence and risk management practices.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of positive customer service by acting in a frontline service capacity dealing with ratepayers, answering questions and variety of other interactions.
• Responsible for the completion of records as defined by the Department or other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in the planning discussions, staff meeting, and training as may be required.
• Complete accident reports, vandalism reports and customer complaint reports as may be required.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of applicable knowledge and/or experience, preferred.
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computers and related software.
• First Aid and CPR certified considered an asset.
• Energetic, positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• This position will require regular weekend shifts.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.