Landscape worker

L’Art du Paysage inc. based in Saint-Georges, QC 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. The candidate will be required to work during the day shift.

Employer Name: L’Art du Paysage inc.
Position: Landscape worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Saint-Georges, QC

Also hiring: Dishwasher

Job Description

• The candidate will be expected to assist with landscape construction.
• The candidate must weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• 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 will be expected to repair and maintain equipment.
• The candidate must operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in French language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months 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 organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
• The candidate must work as a landscape contractor.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
• The candidate will be expected to work in a private residence.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a backhoe, chain saw, front end loader, gravel or dump truck, pick-up truck, small engine equipment, and tractor.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driving licence validity and driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 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 their own safety equipment/gear, steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, ear plugs, mask, and cell phone.

Benefits

• Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Disability benefits and Health care plan.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
• In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking and Variable or compressed work week.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By mail

4375, 42e rue Nord
St-Georges, QC
G5Z 0W3

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed