Labourer II, Muttart Conservatory – City of Edmonton

Title of the Job: Labourer II, Muttart Conservatory

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Do you love working with plants? Working in a horticulture environment? By joining the dedicated team at the Muttart Conservatory you will be responsible for providing full facility seasonal maintenance indoors and out, occasional customer service and conducting various tasks to support other staff in the pyramids greenhouses. This position includes working Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 9pm and weekends until 5pm.What will you do?

• Help the team with a vast majority of horticulture tasks by providing a high standard of care, attention to detail and good work ethic to maintain the plant collection and the displays
• Provide assistance with plant sales, for retail and the annual plant sale
• Provide professional and helpful customer service to Muttart guests
• Perform operational coverage on Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 9pm and weekend shifts until 5pm
• Help maintain plant material throughout the facility, including out of facility contracts by dusting, trimming, deadheading, replacing, repotting and watering
• Perform seasonal maintenance for the facility, indoors and outdoors including snow removal and applying ice melt
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility, work stations and greenhouses
• Set up and take down equipment for facility events, show changes, programs and other activities
• Work in a fast paced and time sensitive environment with fluctuating temperatures. Perform duties as required to keep the facility clean and safe

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10
• Minimum of 1 year of experience and knowledge of how to maintain plant health

Asset:

• Horticultural experience or course work

Skills required for success:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and multitask activities effectively
• Ability to provide quality customer service to all levels of the public and the organization
• Strength, dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent).Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits .1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 monthsHours of work: 39 hours per week. This position is subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work schedule including evenings and weekends.Salary: $23.504 – $31.302 (Hourly)Talent Acquisition Consultant: DM/MM

Company Name: City of Edmonton

Salary: $23504 – 31302 per year

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