Landscape gardener
Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance situated in RR#1 #1015 Brackenrig Centre Road, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0 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 shift times for this position are Day and Morning.
Employer Name: Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance
Position: Landscape gardener
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $21.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: RR#1 #1015 Brackenrig Centre Road, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0
Also hiring: Warehouse worker – material handling
Hiring: Landscape gardener
Job Description
- The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
- The candidate must plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental purposes, and other purposes.
- The candidate must plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
- The candidate must plant and move trees.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal 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.
- The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate must work for a lawn care company, greenhouse, garden centre, or horticultural nursery.
- 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.
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
- The ideal candidate must have experience in landscaping for residential projects.
Specialization or experience
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about green economy sector.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- 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 and gloves.
Benefits
- Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for performing well.
- In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email