Full-Time Landscape Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

Rocky View Schools invites applications for a continuing, full-time (40 hrs/wk) Landscape Maintenance Specialist position starting immediately at the Education Centre located in Airdrie, Alberta.

The Landscape Maintenance Specialist is responsible for organizing, supervising, and performing tasks related to the maintenance and improvement of school grounds and play areas within Rocky View Schools.

Responsibilities

Ensures RVS grounds are maintained to RVS standards including playgrounds, parking lots, tree and shrub care, sports fields, snow removal, turf are, outdoor classrooms, portables and amenities
Performs inspections of grounds and equipment, performing timely repairs as required
Maintains and operates designated irrigation systems ensuring spring start up and fall shut down are completed
Directs, supervises, and evaluates Summer Grounds employees in their day-today duties
Participates in planning and installation regarding projects
Operates mechanical and hand powered snow and ice control, and turf and plant healthcare equipment
Conducts playground inspections and ensures timely repairs
Acts as designate for the Manager of Grounds as assigned
Conducts daily site hazard assessments, correcting unsafe conditions and following RVS hazard reporting procedures to ensure the safety of RVS staff and visitors

Education/Experience

Landscape Gardener Journeyperson Certification, Diploma in Horticulture or related education
Two or more years' experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and safe operation of commercial equipment
Demonstrated supervisory experience providing leadership to a crew with varied levels of experience
Previous experience maintaining repairing irrigation systems is considered an asset
Certification in Pesticide Application, Arboriculture, Playground Inspection, Irrigation, Turfgrass
Ability to operate and transport commercial landscape equipment including tow trailers
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
Management, Landscape Construction and/or Horticulture Technology is considered an asset
An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

Rocky View Schools Benefits

3 weeks' Vacation pro-rated based on start date
Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Pension Plan
Professional development and training opportunities
RVS Vehicle provided

Work Environment

Must be available to work during peak periods within the year including extended hours and snow events as assigned
Ability to perform physical requirements associated with grounds care, including repeated bending, walking, stretching, and lifting in various weather conditions
The role may require lifting up to 50lbs on an occasional basis

Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle License and driver's abstract satisfactory to RVS standards as it applies to the role
Understands and complies with all legal requirements for safety and health, as they pertain to the workplace
Reports hazardous conditions inside and outside the division to ensure the safety of RVS staff and visitors
Completes all online modules pertaining to occupational health and safety

How To Apply

We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and a professional letter of reference.

Please submit your application quoting job code # This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Rocky View Schools Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.