About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Noisy. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Landscape contractor. Various locations. Landscape maintenance. On-site customer service. Private residence. Tasks: Assist with landscape constructions. 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. Repair and maintain equipment. Write daily basic progress reports. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tree removal. Equipment and machinery experience: 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. Skidsteer. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Vehicle supplied by employer. Valid driver's licence. Drive manual transmission vehicle. Travel expenses not paid by employer. Public transportation is not available. 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. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety vest. Gloves. Ear plugs. Mask. Cellular phone. Rain gear. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Maturity. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Parking available.