Landscaper

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd. is located at Chilliwack, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Landscaper. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.
Position: Landscaper
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $35.00 to $50.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Chilliwack, BC

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Hiring: Landscaper

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for building models.
  • The candidate must interpret blueprints or other instructions in order to plan methods or sequences of operation.
  • The candidate must plan the incorporation of landscape structures.
  • The candidate must read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements.
  • The candidate must trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective, such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, and vista pruning.
  • The candidate must manage landscaping projects.
  • The candidate must prepare conceptual designs.
  • The candidate must survey and evaluate designated sites.
  • The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate must apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products.
  • The candidate must assess the health of lawns.
  • The candidate will be responsible for directing crews that maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes.
  • The candidate will be responsible for examining trees and shrubs to identify problems and diseases.
  • The candidate must plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental purposes, and other purposes.
  • The candidate must plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
  • The candidate must plant and move trees.
  • The candidate will be responsible for removing trees.
  • The candidate will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating work on the sites.
  • The candidate must be familiar with project management.
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring safety conditions.
  • The candidate must estimate costs and materials.
  • The candidate must participate in staff meetings.

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 must have 5+ years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication 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 have leadership skills.

Work site environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

  • The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.
  • 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 in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
  • The work setting includes equipment operation.
  • The candidate must work in the construction industry.

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

  • The candidate must have landscaping experience in both residential projects and commercial and/or industrial construction.

Area of work experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience in landscaping, as well as quality control and assurance.

Area of specialization

  • The candidate must be specialized in landscape construction, plant knowledge and identification, horticulture, and customs services.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • 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 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 in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

lynn@jovaklandscape.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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