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Light of the Prairies is looking for a summer maintenance crew person to help out with lawn care and other duties of our 6 locations.
This position will run from May 1st to August 31, 2015.
Please note applicant must be returning to school in the fall to qualify for this position.
Light of the Prairies is a non-profit organizations that provides support to individuals who live with cognitive and physical impairments. We offer a day program for people with disabilities and as well 5 group homes that offer residential supports to individuals with disabilities.
The job responsibilities of this position:
- Daily lawn care including the use of a lawn mower and trimmer to complete tasks.
- Opportunities to develop skills and gain experience in working with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities
- On the job training for this maintenance position will be provided.
- Ensuring cleaning and maintenance is completed before the end of each shift.
- Ensuring that all occupational health and safety standards are met and concerns are brought through the appropriate channels
If you have:
- Excellent communications, writing skills, problem solving, time management skills
- Class five driver's license.
- Have your own transportation.
- Energetic and self-driven.
- Prior lawn care maintenance is an asset
- Able to work alone as well as with team members.
- Willingness to learn and work alongside our clientele
Please apply by email janie.lotp@sasktel.net or fax to 306-665-2747. No phone calls please.
Deadline for applications is April 13th, 2015.
Essential Skills
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Rake/ collect refuse
- Water lawns/gardens
Work Setting
- Landscape maintenance