Posted June 4, 2020

Landscape/Labourer

Company: St. Patrick Parish
Wage: 16.50
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: 35
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? Yes

Job Description

St. Patrick Parish, a Roman Catholic Church located in Inner-City Hamilton is currently seeking a skilled and confident individual to be a Landscape/Labourer Helper. This position is to provide support to the Facilities Operator working both inside and outside a Church environment. If you have experience in the landscaping industry, we urge you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Experience in landscaping
Experience in general grounds keeping, including but not limited to:
Cutting, trimming, maintaining flower beds, planting, sodding, turf management
Able to operate basic landscaping equipment including mowers, tractor, pruning saws etc.
Ability to make decisions based on sound judgement
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, bend, dig etc.
Assist with daily cleanup of grounds
Follow policies and procedures of the Parish and Diocese of Hamilton ie. Confidentiality etc.
Follow all direction given by the Facilities Operator and Pastor or their representatives
To attend and complete all necessary training as required by position

Requirements & Prerequisites

Qualifications Required:

Work or education in the field of landscaping is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population
Understanding the importance of processing times, customer service, organization & flexibility
Current Judicial Matters and Criminal Record Check will be required
Ability to work independently and/or within a team setting
Ability to follow direction
Ability and willingness to adapt to changing environments/situations
Volunteer experience is desirable

Job Type – 8 Week Temporary Contract – Full Time, 35 Hours

Salary – $16.50 per hour

Location – Hamilton Centre

As this is a Canada Summer Jobs Summer Employment Program opportunity, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred and be legally entitled to work in Canada; to apply. References required.

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. However, candidate must be willing to work alternate days or hours, if needed.

How To Apply

Please submit resume with cover letter to ddowney@stpatrickshamilton.ca indicating which position you are applying for.

Deadline for submission is June 19^th, 2020.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only successful candidates will be contacted.