About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Landscape contractor. Various locations. Tasks: Assist with landscape constructions. Cut grass. Cart and spread topsoil and other materials. Lay sod or seed. Apply fertilizers. Repair and maintain equipment. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Creativity. Hardworking. Maturity. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime required. Financial benefits: Bonus. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.