Job ID #32005: Landscaper

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><a href=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a><br><img width=\"732\" height=\"169\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" alt=\"image\"><br>Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job ID #32005: Landscaper </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Union:</span> CUPE Local 5167</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Description ID #: </span>900</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close date:</span> Interested applicants please submit your application online at <a href=\"https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hamilton.ca%2Fcity-council%2Fjobs-city&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVictoria.Miklea%40hamilton.ca%7C5f562a5353bb4bc5a14e08de4e22172b%7C60067437f484404f931646348e7340a5%7C0%7C0%7C639034105495205728%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xQ15aQu%2Bi5IQtby7a9rB2s82u6FJKy2LmCrOGyHrE58%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city</span></a><br>by 4:00 p.m. on <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Wednesday June 10th, 2026.</span></li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Vacancy type: </span>This posting is for an existing vacancy </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(30, 83, 163)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">.</span> External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.<br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SUMMARY OF DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p>Reporting to Horticulture Supervisor. Directs and works with a crew to carry out landscape practices, landscape installations and special projects.  Operates equipment, assists with Floral show constructions.  Maintains horticultural locations in all aspects such as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and irrigation maintenance. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">GENERAL DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p>Direct and work with a crew to do landscaping, special projects and operate equipment while maintaining horticultural assets in parks, traffic islands and high-profile City properties.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Prepare, install &amp; maintain soft landscaping such as trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and sod.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Operate water truck to water as required: hanging baskets, planters, garden beds and newly installed, plant &amp; shrub material.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Construct creative props of various building materials for annual flower shows such as the Spring Bulb Show and the Mum Show</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Excavate for landscape renovation utilizing bobcat, loader. Grading surfaces by adding/removing materials to specified land use.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Read Landscape plans, construction details and blueprints.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Perform repairs on hard surfaces such as landscape walkways, planters and retaining walls.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Maintain and repair water features and inground &amp; drip irrigation systems.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Ensure level grades are achieved.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Apply pesticides and fertilizers to horticultural areas as required in accordance with the Ontario Pesticide Act &amp; Regulations</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Maintain horticultural assets by watering, weeding, mowing, pruning, and rototilling.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Efficient snow removal utilizing 4x4 truck with plow attachment or loader with bucket, snow blower or hand shovel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Cut fallen tree limbs, utilizing chainsaw; operate brush chipper.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Design and install exhibits and displays for special events.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Operate, perform preventive maintenance and inventory on a wide variety of equipment, including tractors, front end loaders, bobcats, chainsaws, rototillers, concrete saws, tractors, loaders, pruning shears, loppers, secateurs, water trucks, sprayers, mowers, and attachments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Install hard landscaping such as walkways, retaining walls, landscape timbers, signs, and water features.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Load and unload equipment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Complete Daily time sheets, equipment circle check sheets, traffic control plans &amp; other paperwork as required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of this position.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></p>\n<p>1. Training and experience normally acquired through an apprenticeship program or a combination of education and related work experience.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of installing soft and hard landscaping such as trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and walkways, retaining walls, timbers and maintaining horticultural assets.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>3. Demonstrated ability to work with construction materials to build props for floral shows.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>6. Demonstrated ability to operate equipment and use fertilizers in a safe manner.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>7. Landscape Exterminators Licence required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>8. “Safe Operations &amp; Maintenance of a Chainsaw” certificate and Brush Chipper Training considered an asset.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>9. Must be able to lift a minimum of 23 kg daily, 30kg occasionally.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>10. Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations including W.H.M.I.S. legislation MTO Traffic Control (Book 7), Ontario Pesticide Act.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>11. Must have a valid Ontario Driver's Licence with a “DZ” endorsement.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS \"DZ\" DRIVER'S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SALARY: </span></span>Grade G</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hours: </span></span>40</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Disclaimer:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Terms:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><img width=\"727\" height=\"118\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261601332-34724ec4-18c3-4eb3-921f-4a95a6019b03.png\" alt=\"image\"></p>",
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