Vegetation Management and Weed Control (50%)
- Operates various types of herbicide application equipment to control weeds and other vegetation on municipal road allowances and other County-owned land.
- Ensures all herbicide applications are performed in a manner which is compliant with all applicable provincial legislation.
- Properly identifies weeds and other target vegetation.
- Maintains records of all work performed in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides and with Sturgeon County’s work management systems.
- Performs vegetation management around roadside signs, guardrails and delineators including weed whacking, mowing and herbicide applications.
- Collects and manages waste and compostable material from all maintenance work performed.
County Facility Groundskeeping and Turf Management (30%)
- Performs grounds keeping activities surrounding County administrative facilities including grass cutting, lawn aeration, raking, weed control, brush clearing, tree pruning, garbage collection, planting, and watering, annual flower maintenance.
- Performs tree, shrub and perennial pruning, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and removal as required within Sturgeon County parks and boulevards.
- Waters trees, shrubs, and perennial beds.
- Applies herbicide with handheld application systems for weed and grass control within planting and landscape areas in accordance with all applicable legislation.
Equipment Maintenance (10%)
- Safely operates and maintains required equipment including push and riding lawn mowers, rototillers, tractors, weed trimmers, utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, and power tools.
- Assists Mower Operator IIs by moving locations, delivering parts in the field, and other tasks.
Other Related Duties (10%)
- Keeps detailed records of work performed, including materials used, weather conditions and locations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
- Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.
