Landscape Maintenance Lead

Title:                   Landscape Maintenance Lead

Department:   Tsuut’ina Development Authority, Taza Lands

Reports to:       Manager – Tsuut’ina Development Authority

 JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the landscape maintenance crew within the Tsuut’ina Nation and Taza lands. Work includes managing a small crew by prioritizing projects, assigning work tasks, using equipment, maintaining records, monitoring work quality and work schedules, insuring crew safety, training employees, and providing performance feedback.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spring/Summer Duties:

• Producing progress reports, Review documentation and transactions;
• Procuring supplies;
• Devising strategies to generate leads and reach goals faster;
• Loading/unloading of trucks and trailers throughout the day;
• Operate equipment, as in, riding lawn mower, push mower, weed wacker;
• Daily inspections on landscape throughout the Nation and Taza lands;
• Daily inspections on vehicles, tools and equipment;
• Other duties that may be assigned

• Fall/Winter Duties:

• Producing progress reports, Review documentation and transactions;
• Procuring supplies;
• Devising strategies to generate leads and reach goals faster;
• Loading/unloading of trucks and trailers;
• Brush, branch and trunk clearing;
• Christmas light display installations and take down;
• Daily inspections on vehicles, tools and equipment;
• Other duties that may be assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required with previous experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The applicant must have the ability to deal with the general public in a professional, courteous manner and provide support to the Public Works office as required.

REASONING ABILITY:

The applicant must have the ability to answer questions and resolve problem situations, or refer them to an appropriate office. The employee must be able to comprehend instructions and produce daily/monthly reports.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team;
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, and equipment;
• Ability to sit, walk, stand or crouch for long periods of time;
• Requires good stamina and manual dexterity;
• Able to work outdoors in various conditions;
• Ability to write and orally communicate detailed information and data in clear and concise manner.

NOTE:

Please note that this organization adheres to Sections 1 – 9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for selection and displacement.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be under a probationary period at the commencement of his or her employment.

Competition Opens:   May 23, 2023

Competition Closes:   June 6, 2023 @ 12:00PM MT (No applications will be considered after this time)

Please apply in writing, including a resume to:       

Tsuut’ina Nation Human Resources Department

9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuut’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6

OR Email: Jobs@tsuutina.com

Please reference in subject line: JOB TITLE & REF# or will NOT be opened

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those chosen with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.