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Gardener
Job Number: 008
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.