Landscape labourer

Maritime Hydroseed is located at PO Box 27045, Saint John, NB E2M 5S8. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Landscape labourer. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Seasonal employment or Full time job. The assigned Day, Evening, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Maritime Hydroseed
Position: Landscape labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: PO Box 27045, Saint John, NB E2M 5S8

Job Description

  • The candidate must assist with landscape construction.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate must cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
  • The candidate must lay sod or seed.
  • The candidate must plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs.
  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate must be able to maintain and repair equipment.
  • The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
  • The candidate will be responsible for watering and maintaining plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate must be creative.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.
  • The candidate must be resourceful.

Work site environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in a variety of settings, including golf courses, tennis courts, sports fields, parks and recreation sites, as well as private residences.
  • The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
  • The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
  • The candidate should work as a landscape contractor to create and construct large and small projects for residential and commercial properties.
  • The candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating forklifts, front end loaders, pick-up trucks, rototillers, small engine equipment, tractors, tractor mowers, weed trimmers/edgers, and skid steers.

Specialization or experience

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about the green economy sector.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract) and drug test.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

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 must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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 should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long 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 and a cellular phone.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, Team building opportunities, and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

In person

306 King William Road, Spruce Lake Industrial Park
Saint John, NB
E2M 5Y5
Between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

By phone

506-672-1600 Between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
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