Pest control technician Jobs in Welland, ON

At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. We're not satisfied with the status quo, and we're certainly not satisfied with doing things a certain way simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat.

So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference.

About the Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor - Parks & Forestry and direction of the Working Foreperson, the Lead Hand – Parks and Open Spaces is responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and participating in work for the City’s Parks, Open Spaces, Cemeteries, Trails, Sports Fields, and Special Events. This role provides leadership in horticultural and landscaping maintenance, turf management, and general parks maintenance while ensuring compliance with applicable Provincial and Municipal Standards / Requirements. Additionally, this position will respond to calls, investigate, and assess the need for follow-up actions to maintain public safety and service quality.

This position is scheduled to work 40 hours a week, Wednesday to Sunday. The current hours are 3pm - 11pm – subject to change with 24hrs notice for a shift adjustment to meet operational needs as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

• Oversee on-site work crews, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and quality control while maintaining compliance with Health & Safety Regulations and procedures.
• Lead and instruct employees in the general maintenance of parks, summer operations, and winter activities, including the operation of snow clearing equipment and other related duties.
• Oversee contractors, and City staff for the setup & takedown of special events, opening & closing of burials, while ensuring productive service quality while fostering positive public relations in all circumstances.
• Conduct inspections of playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, splash pads, trails, park assets, and signage; ensure removal of hazards and adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide guidance, direction, and instruction to full-time staff, and part-time casuals, park attendants, and students.
• Prepare and coordinate work projects, directing staff in conducting Parks & Open Space programs and maintenance activities professionally and safely.
• Coordinate general maintenance for grass cutting, graffiti and vandalism remediation, garbage collection, snow removal, and de-icing within Parks jurisdiction and as per the assigned portfolio.
• Maintain and manage horticultural areas, including planting, fertilization, pruning, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and landscaped spaces as assigned.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, applying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in compliance with regulations as required within the assigned portfolio.
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of equipment such as mowers, line trimmers, blowers, trucks, trailers, tractors, snow removal equipment, and pesticide application tools.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by promptly addressing resident and staff needs.
• Prepare various daily reports, ensuring accurate documentation of maintenance activities and adherence to IPM Certification requirements.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with limited supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you need to Succeed...

Salary and Benefit Information

34.62 / hr plus a comprehensive benefits package, and OMERS pension

Why Choose Welland?

OMERS Pension : Secure your future with an OMERS pension, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. To learn more visit https : / / www.omers.com / .

How to Apply

Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In addition, the City of Welland is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

All applications are held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is for employment assessment purposes only.

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