Tree, Forest, and Landscape Maintenance (60%)
- Performs tree, shrub and perennial pruning, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, hand picking, and removal as required within Sturgeon County parks and boulevards.
- Waters trees, shrubs, and perennial beds.
- Assesses and monitors trees and plants for overall health, insects, and diseases.
- Collects and manages waste and compostable material from all maintenance work performed.
- Prepares and maintains annual flower planters in accordance with established designs.
- Applies herbicides with application systems for weed and grass control within planting and landscape areas in accordance with all applicable legislation.
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, watering, and annual flower maintenance.
Other Related Duties (10%)
- Keeps detailed records of work performed, including materials used, weather conditions and locations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- 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.
- 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.
