Horticultural Summer Student

Manager of Community Services & Facilities

Under the general direction of the Manager of Community Services and Facilities, the successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Community Services and Facilities department. General maintenance duties at outdoor sports fields, indoor sporting venues, cleaning of washroom facilities, watering flower baskets and litter / debris pickup. Perform preventative maintenance tasks at municipal amenities. Successful applicants will be required to work within standard operating procedures as outlined by the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR (C) (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license (G)
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Background Check
• Competency in operating powered maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, string trimmers and hand tools
• Experience working in turf management, forestry and horticulture will be considered an asset
• Good knowledge of the methods and best practice for servicing equipment
• Experience with aquatic pool chemistry and mechanics will be considered an asset
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to drive vehicles with trailer attachment

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