Landscape gardener

mr. landscape situated in Toronto, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Landscape gardener who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: mr. landscape
Position: Landscape gardener
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Toronto, ON

Also hiring: Personal support worker – home support

Hiring: Landscape gardener

Job Description

• The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate will be responsible for directing crews that maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes.
• The candidate must plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate should work as a landscape contractor to create and construct large and small projects for residential and commercial properties.
• The candidate must work in a residential setting.

• The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots, gloves, and ear plugs.

Benefits

• The candidate should receive subsidized public transportation, free or discounted bus, rail, or transit passes, reimbursements, partial payments1, or pre-tax payroll deductions to decrease consumers’ public transportation costs.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

davidreeder@mrlandscape.ca