Worker, landscape

Paige Leigh Landscapes based in Middle Sackville, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Worker, landscape 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, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Paige Leigh Landscapes
Position: Worker, landscape
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 to $24.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 30 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Middle Sackville, NS

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Hiring: Worker, landscape

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 cut grass.
• The candidate will be expected to rake and collect trash.
• 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 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.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• 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.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The candidate must work as a landscape contractor.
• Workplace will involve maintaining the landscape.
• The candidate must work in a private residence.
• The candidate will be responsible for paving.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating a chain saw, a gravel or dump truck, a pick-up truck, small engine equipment, a sod cutter, a tractor mower, and a weed trimmer/edger.

Vehicle and equipment experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating towing tractors.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).

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 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 should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• 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.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive Free parking and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

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

By email

jamie@paigeleighlandscapes.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 2023/24
• Cover letter