Landscape Labourer

Parkway Landscaping based in Nepean, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Landscape Labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. Parkway Landscaping is a commercial landscaping company with a long history of working on new housing developments and private commercial contracts. Parkway has been very different in terms of operations since its inception, but the fundamental core values of quality, teamwork, safety, and innovation have remained at the heart of the business, underpinning our continued success.

We are able to secure competitive rates and pass those savings on to our customers because we are experts in tree planting, hardscaping, grading, and extensive sodding work. We also offer complete excavation services, such as footing/foundation excavation and trenching. Parkway Landscaping offers a complimentary consultation.

Parkway Landscaping is dedicated to providing a safe workplace for all of our employees. Parkway adheres to Work Safe Ontario standards by implementing employee training programmes, strict job-site safety procedures, and regular reviews of health and safety measures. We are in good standing with Work Safe Ontario and are constantly developing new practises to ensure that safety is our top priority. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The selected candidate will be required to work during the day shift.

Employer Name: Parkway Landscaping
Position: Landscape Labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly for 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Nepean, ON

Job Description

The candidate will be expected to clean up litter and garbage.
The candidate will have to lay sod or seed.
The candidate would be in charge of carting and spreading topsoil and other materials
The candidate would be in charge of watering and caring for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
The candidate will be expected to rake and collect trash.
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures, outdoor furniture, and walkways.
The candidate will be required to take out weeds and dead plants.
The candidate will be required to trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and leaves.
The candidate will be required to plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs
The candidate will be expected to help with landscape construction.
The candidate will be required to cut grass
The candidate will be expected to complete landscape tasks efficiently and on time, with a focus on quality and production.
The candidate will be required to build walkways and patios, walls, fences, decks, and posts, among other things.
The candidate will be required to dig ditches or trenches as well as perform land clearing tasks.
The candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete landscape construction projects.
The candidate will be required to apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks.
The candidate will be required to conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and other duties.
The candidate will be required to apply fertilizer to help enhance growth.
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the landscaping design and ensuring plant growth.
The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining plant health.
The candidate will be required to perform routine cleaning duties
The candidate will be required to maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures
The candidate will be responsible for keeping the landscape thriving, healthy, and effectively designed
The candidate will be expected to work closely with garden designers and landscape architects to ensure that the garden meets the client’s expectations.
To perform work activities, the candidate must be able to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications.
The candidate will be responsible for transforming and designing the terrain to meet the client’s requests

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
Training will be provided to the selected candidate
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate must be able to do their job independently.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be client focused.
The candidate should be able to work in a safe and efficient manner with little supervision.
The candidate should be able to follow oral and written instruction
The candidate must be able to safely operate power equipment for grounds keeping.
The candidate must possess physical stamina
The candidate should be able to assist clients in improving the appearance of their gardens or lawns.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills in order to interact effectively with clients.
The candidate must work in a safe and responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative.
The candidate will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
The candidate must be highly alert and possess problem-solving abilities.
The candidate must be able to operate lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers as well as other maintenance equipment.
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
Candidates are required to wear steel-toed safety boots, Safety glasses or goggles and Gloves

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work as Landscape contractor

Work Site Environment

The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold weather conditions.
The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should have excellent hand eye coordination
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting, standing and walking positions.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks
The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions

Benefits

Health and long-term benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get a Health care plan and a Dental plan.
Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidates would get Group insurance benefits and Life insurance

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

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