Livestock Specialist - Jobs in Rocky View County, AB

Job Description

The Alta Genetics has an immediate opening for a part-time employee that will focus on office and grounds repair and maintenance of two separate facilities (Balzac and Airdrie).The Groundskeeper-General Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of facility grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Groundskeeper also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed. The Groundskeeper/General Maintenance Worker changes light bulbs, paints walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment, makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, delivers supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.Skills:The ability to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers and similar products used in groundskeeping is required. Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery is required. The ability to operate a skid steer and perform early morning snow removal is essential for this position.Effort:Requires the ability to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically-powered and/or gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet (e.g., for tree trimming). Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, for work performed out-of-doors, year round. Employees in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when offices are closed due to severe weather.Other: Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemical compounds for application on trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and grasses which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application, use and disposal/storage are not properly followed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will have general handyman skills including carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills.The successful candidate must have the ability to operate skids steers and lawn equipment and perform extended physical labor tasks.This position also requires early morning snow removal and parking lot sanding. (completion prior to 7 am, depending on volume a 5 am start).The successful applicant will be a highly disciplined individual with the ability to work well in a fast-growing team environment.1. Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns and turf, as well as inside flowers.2. Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, leaf raking and bagging, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment.4. Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from parking lot to designated central collection points on a daily basis.5. Removal of parking lot snow and/and ice and ensuring all doorways and entrances are clear of snow and ice. Operating tractors, skid steers and mowers with blades and using shovels to remove snow and spread sand and salt on snow- or ice-covered surfaces.6. Applies chemicals used in groundskeeping properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing, masks, and/or rubber gloves and boots, following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use, and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use.7. Safely operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, or riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other groundskeeping equipment.8. Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities.9. Replaces and disposes of light bulbs in interior building settings using ladders, lifts, or other tools.10. Performs painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment.11. Performs delivery services by identifying supplies, materials, and equipment to be delivered from invoices or order forms.12. Performs minor maintenance work using hand and power tools by making carpentry repairs ,performing minor plumbing repairs, and replacing defective electrical switches, light bulbs, fuses, and fluorescent ballasts.SUPERVISIONThe Groundskeeper/General Maintenance Worker is supervised by a designated supervisor.Must have a valid Alberta motor vehicle operators license.Quick Apply

• Terms & Conditions
• New Privacy
• Privacy Center
• Accessibility

For Job Seekers

• Browse Jobs
• Advanced Job Search
• Emplois Quebec

For Employers

• Post a Job

Stay Connected