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Join Our Team as a Weed Control Technician!

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful landscapes and ensuring the health of our parks and recreational areas? The Municipality of Ritchot is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Weed Control Technicians for the upcoming season. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a knack for plant care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Job

This is a seasonal position that requires a commitment of 95 hours bi-weekly. As a Weed Control Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the aesthetic and ecological integrity of our rural landscapes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Weeding, pruning, and trimming trees and plants
• Cutting grass and raking/collecting refuse
• Removing litter and garbage
• Carting and spreading topsoil and other materials
• Laying sod or seed and planting bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Applying fertilizers and maintaining equipment
• Writing daily basic progress reports
• Watering and tending to plants, lawns, and gardens
• Operating and maintaining landscape maintenance equipment
• Tree removal

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in a related field
• Language: English
• Certificates: Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides; First Aid Certificate
• Transportation: Own transportation and a valid driver's licence (public transportation is not available)
• Security: Driving record check (abstract)

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily outdoors and may include:

• Wet/damp conditions
• Noisy surroundings
• Odours from various materials
• Cold/refrigerated and hot temperatures
• Dusty conditions

Physical Demands

This role is physically demanding and requires:

• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling

Equipment Experience

Familiarity with the following equipment and machinery is essential:

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Roto-tiller
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor and tractor mower
• Weed trimmer/edger
• Skidsteer
• Fertilizer applicator

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Client-focused and dependable
• Organized and reliable
• Team players with efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexible, punctual, and hardworking
• Creative and resourceful
• Mature and able to handle responsibilities

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $1900.00 to $2375.00 biweekly, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in Winnipeg, MB.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the beauty of our community, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.