Landscape worker

Gardens By Collette based in Wahnapitae, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Gardens By Collette
Position: Landscape worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 40 to 56 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Wahnapitae, ON

Also hiring: Food service supervisor

Hiring: Landscape worker

Job Description

• The candidate will be expected to assist with landscape construction.
• The candidate will be in charge of tying.
• The candidate must weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• The candidate must cut grass.
• The candidate will be expected to rake and collect trash.
• The candidate will be expected to clean up litter and garbage.
• The candidate must cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
• The candidate must lay sod or seed.
• The candidate will be expected to plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• The candidate must apply fertilisers.
• The candidate will be expected to repair and maintain equipment.
• The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
• 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 English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• 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 organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude.

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 must be able to work in wet/damp, 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.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
• Workplace will involve maintaining the landscape.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a chainsaw, a pickup truck, a rototiller, small engine equipment, a sprayer or duster, a tractor, a tractor mower, and a weed trimmer/edger.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 their own steel-toed safety boots and safety glasses/goggles.

How to Apply

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

By email

gardensbycollette@hotmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter