Pest Control Operator / Labourer II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49953)

Description

Is your specialty Landscape Pest Control? We are looking for a qualified individual with a Landscape Pesticide Applicator License to perform services essential to Edmontonians' enjoyment of the outdoors! 

What will you do?

From May through October, you will work as a Pest Control Operator performing the following duties: 

• Assign, supervise, and participate in applying pesticides to public parks, boulevards, and natural areas 
• Participate in the control of noxious, prohibited noxious weeds and other unwanted vegetation found on city parkland 
• Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints concerning any of the above vegetation management issues 
• Maintain daily chemical record sheets listing what pesticides were used, areas treated and the types of pests encountered 
• Conduct general surveys and investigate areas to determine noxious weed locations, infestation levels, and the effectiveness of control programs; prepare reports and maps that outline survey results 
• Perform all forms of weed control as required (may include hand pulling or mechanical) 
• Pre-treatment and post-treatment site inspection, monitoring and evaluation 
• Set up, tear down, and calibrate all spray equipment to ensure the proper rate of application 
• Perform minor maintenance/repairs on assigned equipment 
• Mentor and coach staff in the field and may have an opportunity to act in the Licensed Crew Leader role as required 

From November through April, you will work as a Labourer II performing the following: 

• Perform snow removal duties for the Active Pathways Snow Removal Program which may include but is not limited to: the operation equipment including John Deere 72” with a broom, Trackless MT, and Toolcat; applying Calcium Chloride; shoveling and blowing snow to maintain public access to City parks and facilities 
• Adhere to existing standard operating procedures, and environmental and safety programs, as well as conduct Field Level Risk Assessments daily
• Complete all required daily paperwork including, but not limited to, daily logs, vehicle and equipment inspections, and Field Level Risk Assessments
• Provide customer service and communicate with the public and other employees professionally and respectfully 
• Other related duties as required