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Turf Technician

Posted on: Nov 12, 2024

Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

Permanent, Full- Time (40 hours/week)
$67,342.08 – $84,177.60 / annually

This position has been deemed safety-sensitive by the employer and as such is subject to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

What is the Opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Permanent, full-time Turf Technician for our Parks and Open Spaces department.

Reporting to the Manager and Leads, Parks and Open Spaces, the Turf Technician is responsible for the planning and coordination of the sports field and turf maintenance. The position is primarily responsible for the plant health care program for the Sports fields, Parks and Open Spaces with secondary responsibilities to the other functional Parks and Open Spaces areas. This position also plays a role in representing the City of Leduc with community user groups like minor soccer, softball and football and provides technical information and expertise for the daily Parks and Open Spaces operations.

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?

Planning yearly turf and sports field maintenance including Seasonal planning and coordination of budget, equipment and staff
Tendering large material purchases: shale, top dressing, fertilizer and seed
Liaison with community groups providing technical advice on turf maintenance practices
Disease and pest diagnosis related to turf maintenance
Assist the Parks Supervisor with staff and equipment coordination with User groups or Community initiatives
Supervision and monitoring of turf maintenance crew’s daily work and associated contractors to ensure City standards are being met
Timely response to Customer Service Orders or other customer service requests with respect to Turf Maintenance
Following all OHSW training and standards, safe operation of Parks related equipment including aerial lift truck, backhoe, skid steer, tool cat, mowers, and other hand operated tools
Assist with summer and winter Parks operations, while working in all weather conditions

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

You are the successful candidate for this position if you have the following:

Post Secondary degree / diploma / certificate in Turf Maintenance
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience or equivalent history in turf maintenance
Experience with budgets, ordering, working with contractors
Leadership/supervisory experience
Class 5 operator’s license with Q endorsement is required; Class 3 is an asset
Irrigation systems and maintenance experience
First aid certification is required
Certifications for various equipment operations such as tractors, mowers, backhoe, forklift, and skid steer will be required
Excellent independent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workloads efficiently
Understanding and adhering to the policies, principles and practices of OH&S legislation, and the City’s requirements, as they pertain to this role
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable cohesive teamwork and promote positive internal/external customer service
WHMIS, TDG, and OH&S certifications are considered assets
Pesticide Applicators License is an asset
Municipal operation experience is an asset

MyRewards@COL

Competitive salary
LAPP pension
Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous healthcare spending account
Professional development opportunities
Starting at 3 weeks’ vacation per year
Free parking
Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs

If you are the selected candidate, you must be willing to provide a current Criminal Records Check and a driver’s abstract at own expense prior to starting.

To apply, please visit our website at www. leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 11:59 PM (MT) on November 20, 2024. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level.

Job Type

Permanent, Full- Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$67,342.08 - $84,177.60 / annually

Closing Date

November 20, 2024

Posting ID: 28798