Lead Groundskeeper – Seasonal
OZ Merchandising —Ottawa, ON
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- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Communication skills

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Lead Groundskeeper – Seasonal

OZ Merchandising
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Seasonal

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
Supervising experience
Irrigation
Communication skills

Full job description

Interested candidates may submit their resume to:

OZ Merchandising Inc. (OZ Dome)
221 Westbrook Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0
Attention: K. Anderson
or by fax to 613-831-1880
or by e-mail to [email protected]

Lead Groundskeeper – Seasonal

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Lead Groundskeeper Consultant is responsible to develop the annual grass turf maintenance, fertilizer and irrigation system schedules plans to maintain 2 FIFA grade grass soccer pitches, performing a variety of skilled activities requiring experience, competency and physical abilities.
Seasonal Contract: April to November mid-afternoon duties (flexible)

Duties include:
Duties include but are not limited to:

The expectation is that the consultant is to complete the annual plan by April 15 and then will be on site 2-3 times a week (morning or evenings) to monitor field conditions, take soil samples, monitor soil moisture levels and adjust the field turf maintenance program for staff

Create fertilizer programs and application with strong agronomics

Create soil sample testing programs with lab result reports

Winterization programs

Document retention and control

Irrigation monitoring, management and control

Product purchasing and inventory control

Support and lead staff training as required on equipment operations

Equipment monitoring and various repairs where possible

Work with site managers and supervisors

Education:

Graduate of a Turfgrass Management Program preferred, or 3+ years’ experience in the golf or sports fields maintenance

Pesticide certification

WHMIS certification

Calibration and Fertilization certification preferred

Experience:

Previous management or supervisor experience

Preferred knowledge of POA Supina / Icon grass

Knowledge of turf health care techniques, including monitoring disease and weed controls

Knowledge of both fertilizers, chemicals, and their purpose in growing grass turf

Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and programs

Moisture monitoring and reports

Skills:

Highly organized with proven decision making skills and proven ability to obtain sports field turf positive results.

Good ability to share professional advice, direction, assistance and services to the facilities management and team as required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including building effective professional relationships with industry partners, suppliers and local contacts.

Communicates comfortably and professionally within a corporate environment.

Equipment:

Operate triplex cutter

Operate tractor

Operate turf sprayer

Operate aerator & top dresser

Please send in resume for consideration - No phone calls please and thank you

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