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Position: Green Roof Maintenance Technician
Company: Ginkgo Sustainability Inc.
Location: Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario

GINKGO SUSTAINABILITY INC.
Company Profile
Ginkgo Sustainability is a leading green roof contractor in south-western Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) specializing in institutional, commercial and multi-residential projects. Our high standards attract demanding clients and excellent staff, and our culture fosters pride in workmanship and attention to detail.

Green Roof Maintenance Technician
Job Description and Responsibilities

A Green Roof Maintenance Technician maintains green roofs in and around the GTA. The Green Roof Maintenance Technician is expected to:

• distinguish between different plant varieties for weeding and propagation purposes;
• have rudimentary knowledge of biological plant systems for disease and stress identification;
• perform minor repairs to green roof systems when required;
• implement a variety of horticultural practices (weeding, mulching, trimming, fertilizing, etc.) based on site needs;
• evaluate the specific needs of each site and determine action-plans required;
• communicate often and openly about any problems or concerns that arise during maintenance visits to keep management current with the status/health of the managed sites;
• interact with all clients/site supervisors in an affable, respectful, and professional manner, and listen to any concerns or ideas clients have about the state of a site and communicate these concerns to management; and
• fill out daily timesheets and maintenance reports.

Skills and Requirements
The successful applicant will:

• be a mature, reliable, trustworthy, respectful, highly motivated and extremely organized self-starter with strong communication skills who works well independently as well as part of a team;
• have a flexible schedule and be willing to work early and/or extended hours;
• be able to handle repetitive tasks for extended periods of time;
• be physically fit and able to perform heavy-lifting when required;
• have an excellent work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a proficient understanding of computers/technology;
• hold a valid G Class Ontario Driver's Licence with a clean driving record; and,
• be comfortable working at heights.

Additional Information

• Ginkgo Sustainability is a full-weather company; individuals should expect to be at work in all seasonal conditions, depending on the severity.
• Landscaping and/or horticultural experience/ training is an asset.
• This position is seasonal (from May to the end of November) with the opportunity for re-hire in future seasons; part-time and full-time seasonal applications are accepted.

Compensation
Compensation will be determined based on qualifications including experience, training, and education. The hourly wage range is $23.00 to $25.00.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and résumé by e-mail to: hr@ginkgosustainability.com 

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We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about Ginkgo Sustainability, and to view our featured projects, visit our website at http://www.ginkgosustainability.com.