Trades I (Turf Grass Maintenance) Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on July 2, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: C10-68 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks Job Description: Trades I (Turf Grass Maintenance) Your love of the outdoors and turf grass maintenance will be ideal for this role in maintaining park areas, irrigation systems, sports fields, municipal grounds and boulevards. You will bring a minimum of 2+ years??? work experience in a wide range of turf grass related duties including routine repair, maintenance and development of park areas; assist in construction of sports fields; installing irrigation and drainage systems; applying integrated pest management practices. As the successful candidate you must have: ??? Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in turf grass management. ??? Completion of post-secondary Diploma in Turfgrass Management technology. ??? B.C. Pesticide Applicator's Certificate in landscape and garden category. ??? Valid B.C. driver's license. The hourly rate of pay for this union position is from $22.22 to $26.14 per hour (2009 rates). In addition, the City of Abbotsford offers a comprehensive benefits package. If you want to work for a progressive municipal government that strives for excellence, enjoy being technically challenged and thrive in a strong team environment we want to hear from you! Please visit our website at http://www.abbotsford.ca/careers for further information on this and other available opportunities. Please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers by July 2, 2010. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: June 11, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: July 2, 2010 04:30 PM Back