Gardener

Job Number: 008

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Seasonal Gardener

 

Job Title: Seasonal Gardener

Work Location: Golf Course

Job Type/Status: Full-time, Seasonal

Hourly Rate: To be determined on experience

Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week with a possibility of more hours

Duration: April 2021 – Nov 2021; possibility of extension

Reports to: Head Gardener now but is expected to be promoted to head gardener

 

This is a full-time seasonal job on a 72 hole golf course in King,Ontario.  The roles and responsibilities of the Seasonal Gardener vary by season as outlined below but the list is not exhaustive.

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain perennial and annual flower beds, container plantings, and a greenhouse as directed by the Head Gardener and Superintendent of the golf course.
• Responsible for transplanting plug trays into larger containers early in the season and maintaining until plants are ready to plant into the gardens. (Greenhouse work)
• Responsible for knowledge of all aspects of Plant Health Care inclusive of I.P.M. and ecological best gardening practices definitely an assets.
• Prepares various growing media prior to planting; gathering, cleaning and storing propagules; planting and transplanting as required and determining and maintaining correct growing environment.
• Knowledge of insect infestation or disease; report as noted.
• Performs maintenance such as litter control.
• May be required to help grounds crew with maintaining other aspects of the golf course.
• Operates various types of golf carts and mechanized grounds, garden and turf maintenance equipment, etc.
• May be required to perform various landscaping functions such as sodding and spreading of wood chips
• Tool maintenance
• Assist with removal of invasive weeds; general weeding
• Other tasks as required

Key Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience as a practicing gardener
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License
• Possession of or the ability to obtain an Ontario Landscape Exterminator's License an asset

You will also be required to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of plant materials including perennials, annuals,
• Knowledge of native plants
• Ability to recognize insect pests, diseases and weeds and to treat them in the most ecologically effective manner.
• Knowledge of beneficial insects
• Knowledge of invasive weed species
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to deal courteously with colleagues and customers
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
• Maintain log of hours worked.

 

If you are interested in the role, please send your resume directly to joelopresti@cardinalgolfclub.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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