New Posting - Regina Airport Authority

Summer Seasonal Groundskeeper - Regina Airport Authority

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Position Summary 
Maintain various groundside and landscaped areas of Regina International Airport under the general supervision of the facilities and maintenance department.

Primary Responsibilities 
Groundskeepers are responsible for the care and appearance of lawns, sidewalks, irrigation systems, flower beds, landscape equipment and plants using various tools and equipment.



Position Duties and Responsibilities 
 Be aware of and operate within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and airport safety policies and procedures at all times.
 Responsible for daily care and maintenance of landscaped areas (through the use of horticulture practices), irrigation systems, and equipment and tools required to perform assigned daily tasks.
 Responsible for the preparation of flower beds in the spring and the watering and maintenance of flower beds on a continuous basis.
 Responsible for daily upkeep of airport property and grounds which includes the cleaning and removal of trash and litter. Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
 Must be safety conscious and have working knowledge of safe working practices while using powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
 Must be motivated and able to work in a team setting and by one’s self.
 Must be in good physical shape with the ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
 Must possess a minimum of a Class 5 Drivers License.
 Must have previous experience in landscape maintenance.
 Ability to implement safe working practices while operating powered and non-powered landscape equipment or hand tools such as mowers, tractors, saws, shovels, rakes, saws or any other tool or equipment required to complete an assigned task.
 Ability to follow detailed designs in order to plant flowers, grass, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch and ground cover for protection, using landscape tools and equipment.

Apply by email to hr@yqr.ca by April 11, 2015

Conclusion This position description describes the major duties of this position but does not however, preclude other duties from being assigned as organizational priorities demand.
Salary Range $14.85 per hour
How to Apply Interested individual should apply in confidence by end of day April 14, 2015 to hr@yqr.ca.