Gardener II​/Winter Operator

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities – home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

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• Job :
  Gardener II/Winter Operator
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description
• Close date: 4:00 p.m. on February 4, 2026. Apply online at
• Duration:
  Permanent Full-Time
• Vacancy type:
  Existing vacancy
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants considered only after the internal posting process completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reports to Horticultural Supervisor. Carries out horticultural practices to maintain grounds and gardens.

Analyse, create and implement the use of horticultural materials such as annuals, perennials, shrubs and sod. Maintain annual & perennial beds and shrubs by weeding, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, grass cutting and watering.
Implement and maintain horticultural displays such as “Chrysanthemum” show.
Assess, diagnose and report annual, perennial, shrub, soil and turf problems; implement corrective action such as cultural and mechanical and when necessary.
Operate tools and equipment such as edger, leaf blower, weedeater, rototiller, riding lawn mower and tractor.
Receive and answer inquiries from the public.
Load and unload vehicle.
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Maintain inventory of materials used.
Recommend the use of materials such as flagstone, interlocking stone, timber and display boards; complete projects.
Perform minor maintenance on tools, equipment and irrigation.
Communicate with contractors and other departments.
Work in accordance with the provisions of all applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

• Horticultural trade related training and work related experience in horticulture to include soft landscaping, annual, perennial and shrub installation and maintenance. 2-year Diploma in Horticulture or related field preferred.
• Technical knowledge required regarding plant materials. Must be capable of performing a particular trade and carrying out a variety of complex tasks. Requires the use of specialized skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations including W.H.M.I.S. legislation, and Book 7 Traffic Control.
• Valid Class G licence required.
• Ability to carry out a variety of manual labour duties associated with greenhouse work including bending, kneeling, squatting, prolonged standing, ability to sustain moderate physical exertion with a full-range of body motion, climbing a ladder, lifting to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.

Performs winter operation duties. Operates, inspects and maintains various equipment and or vehicles for snow removal/clearing, blowing and material application which may also include general maintenance duties such as pothole patching, roadside litter collection, general labour, drainage inspections etc.

Operate, inspect and maintain various pieces of equipment/vehicles such as industrial size snow blowers, single and tandem axle sander/salter/plow trucks, backhoes, tractors, front end loaders, and plow with wing relating to the winter control program.
Performs pre‑trip inspections and is…