Term 4 Months Casual Grounds Worker

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca 

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Musqueam Grounds Supervisor and Public Works Manager. Grounds worker will perform day to day activities related to grounds construction and maintenance throughout the Community owned areas of the Reserve. Community owned areas include, but are not limited to lawns, gardens and other landscape areas of: the graveyards; road boulevards; trails; parks; Community buildings; Community gardens; and the soccer fields and surrounding areas.

This is a 4 month term full time position – 35 hours per week.

Duties:

The Groundskeeper’s work will be according to current landscape design and maintenance plans, in consideration of the season. Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

·         Mowing and weed-eating grass, plowing snow and clearing leaves

·         Trimming shrubs and brush

·         Picking and collecting garbage as needed

·         Fertilizing landscaped areas

·         Tending to gardens and flower beds, including keeping areas free of weeds

·         Spreading top soil and laying sod

·         Planting grass, shrubs, trees and flowers

·         Constructing, repairing and maintaining landscape structures and drainage

·         Routinely inspecting grounds and taking actions to ensure the necessary quality

·         Adhering to safety requirements; enforcing safety requirements on staff and contractors

·         Adhering to WHMIS and other environmental requirements

·         Providing input on procuring materials, equipment and supplies

·         Operating power equipment including: mowers, tractors, blowers, chain saws, weed-eaters, pruners and sod cutters

·         Providing input on developing and executing work plans and budgets

·         Keeping appropriate records of plans and work activities – scope, schedule and cost

·         Providing input on preparing necessary reports

·         Assistance in community event set up and take down. This can include but not limited to setting up chairs and tables, set up the gym floor.

·         Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities:

·         Good initiative – a self-starter – able to work effectively with minimal supervision

·         Keen to learn - continuously

·         Reliable – good attendance record

·         Sound organizational and time management skills; punctual

·         A keen interest in gardening.

·         Good at basic measurement, calculations and record keeping

·         Good level of physical fitness and stamina, ability to lift 50 lbs at times, and 20 lbs regularly.

·         Good ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and specifications

·         Good practical skills in using and maintaining hand and power equipment and tools; basic knowledge of landscaping tools and understanding health and safety practices

·         Good communication skills – written and oral

·         Good people skills; team player and respectful to staff and public clients

·         Good Organization and time management skills –  can effectively and productively organize and manage their time; works efficiently and continually looks to improve performance

·         Able to complete all necessary records on time and according to requirements in regards to forms and content

·         Ability to work in team environments, and able to take direction from both Grounds leader, and team members.

Certificate:

• Successful Criminal Records Check
• Driver’s License preferred but not required

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed outdoors in various weather and access conditions
• There is a moderate level of risk to the Landscape Maintenance Workers personal health and safety, with respect to discarded needles or biohazards in areas where work is conducted. 
• The Landscape Maintenance Worker is required to handle and apply correctly fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Ability to operate various types of grounds-keeping tools, hand, gas and electrical powered
• Heavy physical lifting is required at times