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Garden Maintenance Technician

Part-time, Seasonal (mid-April to mid-October 2024)

Wage: $20/hour + $75 weekly travel allowance

Availability: 7-18 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direction of Lead Gardener, the candidate will be responsible for executing the following tasks:

o   Weed and cultivate garden beds, pathways, etc.

o   Shovel, wheelbarrow and spread mulch/topsoil/compost

o   Dig and remove turfgrass; edge garden beds

o   Perform basic plant identification skills (annuals vs. perennials vs. weeds)

o   Plant, water and fertilize plant material

o   Assist with planting annual containers

o   Divide, transplant and relocate plants

o   Assist with pruning shrubs and small trees with hand tools

o   Assist and observe pest/disease diagnosis situations

o   Lift, rake, sweep and carry equipment and perform site clean up

o   Other duties (as assigned)

Key Skills:

 Preference will be given to those candidates that can display the following competencies: 

o   Attention to detail (following instructions, thorough weeding, etc.)

o   Tracking and documentation skills (complete a daily task report)

o   Physical stamina and ability to work in all weather

o   Professionalism and customer service

o   Excellent verbal communication (between team members and customers)

o   Flexibility and punctuality

o   Responsibility (able to carry out job tasks independently)

Working Environment:

o Outdoors in various weather (hot/cold temperatures, humidity, rain)

o Ability to lift 30lbs repeatedly (up to 50lbs infrequently)

o Stand, walk, lift, bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods

o Work in remote/rural areas without access to restaurants

Requirements:

o Post-secondary education in botany, horticulture, ecology or a related field (an asset)

o Hands-on experience within the landscape or horticulture industry (an asset)

o Access to reliable transportation to job sites within approx. 45 min. of Bobcaygeon (required)

Please send your cover letter, resume and two references to danielle@fancyferns.ca. We thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Fancy Ferns welcomes and encourages applications from persons with
disabilities. Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.