Landscaping Jobs in Airdrie, AB

Continuing Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month)

Grounds Department

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites applications for a continuing, full-time (40 hrs / wk - Monday to Friday) Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month) position starting immediately at the Education Centre located in Airdrie. The Grounds Landscape Specialist is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all components of irrigation systems within Rocky View Schools (RVS). Grounds Landscape Specialist (12 Month) plays a key role in the development and implementation of the turf fertility program, including overseeing fertilizer, aeration and top dressing practices. The incumbent supports snow removal in the winter months, and day to day maintenance of school grounds in a designated area, including playgrounds and amenities.

Responsibilities Include

• Maintains and troubleshoots all components of irrigation systems, ensuring repairs and adjustments are performed in a timely manner
• Operates irrigation controllers and remote communications, ensuring watering schedules coordinate with local requirements and best management practices
• Performs spring start up and fall shut down procedures on all irrigation systems, including pump maintenance and storage
• Participates in planning and installation regarding projects where required
• Assesses turf areas for compaction and overall health, develops and implements aeration and fertilization schedule for RVS
• Performs sport field lining duties pertaining to RVS needs through various sport seasons
• Supervises and trains seasonal staff as required
• Ensures RVS grounds are maintained to RVS standards regarding playgrounds, parking lots, tree and shrub care, sport fields, snow removal, turf care, outdoor classrooms, portables and amenities in designated area
• Operates truck and skid steer mounted snow plows in winter months to support snow removal procedures at RVS facilities
• Conducts daily site hazard assessments, correcting unsafe conditions and following RVS hazard reporting procedures to ensure the safety of RVS staff and visitors
• Provides input to enhance overall safety, improvements and efficiencies
• Maintains accurate and timely records of hours worked, safety requirements, maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs performed

Education and Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Rocky View Schools Benefits

Pre-Employment Requirements

Open to : Internal and External applicants

Salary Range : $32.57 per hour

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through .

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code : # 3931883

Closing Date : Ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.