Landscape worker
Preferred Landscaping is located in Winfield, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Landscape Worker. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant must join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The shift schedule encompasses shift times that include Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Preferred Landscaping
Position: Landscape worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Winfield, BC
Also hiring: Post Office Assistant-Term
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 the grass.
- The candidate must rake and collect trash.
- The candidate must remove garbage and litter.
- The candidate must apply fertilizers.
- The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
- The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
- The candidate must operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the 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 client-focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be punctual.
- 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 in wet/damp conditions.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating various equipment and machinery, including a chain saw, pick-up truck, rototiller, sod cutter and weed trimmer/edger.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity, and driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks in their daily work.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- 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.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter