About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. Tasks: Assist with landscape constructions. Tie and secure plants. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. Cut grass. Rake and collect refuse. Remove litter and garbage. Cart and spread topsoil and other materials. Lay sod or seed. Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees. Apply fertilizers. Dig cemetery graves. Repair and maintain equipment. Write daily basic progress reports. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Equipment and machinery experience: Backhoe. Chain saw. Forklift. Front end loader. Gravel or dump truck. Pick-up truck. Roto-tiller. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Sprayer or duster. Tractor. Tractor mower. Weed trimmer/edger. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer.