Landscape worker

G.G. FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING CONSULTING based in Nepean, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Landscape worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. 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 shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: G.G. FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING CONSULTING
Position: Landscape worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Nepean, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate must assist with landscape construction.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate must weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
  • The candidate must cut grass.
  • The candidate must rake and collect trash.
  • The candidate must remove garbage and litter.
  • The candidate must cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
  • The candidate must plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs.
  • 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.
  • The candidate will be responsible for removing trees.

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.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should be organised 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 mature.
  • 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 at heights.
  • The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, cold/refrigerated, dusty and hot conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating a backhoe, chain saw, forklift, front end loader, gravel or dump truck, pick-up truck, roto-tiller, small engine equipment, sod cutter, sprayer or duster, tractor, tractor mower, weed trimmer/edger and skidsteer.

Area of work experience

  • The candidate must have prior snow removal and cleaning experience.

Specialization or experience

  • The candidate must have specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The employer will not pay for the candidate’s travel expenses.
  • The candidate has access to public transportation.

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 work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have safety equipment/gear, steel-toed safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, safety harness, safety vest, gloves, ear plugs, mask and rain gear.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 24423
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
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