About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Noisy. Odours. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Urban area. Rural area. Landscape contractor. Various locations. Landscape maintenance. Park and recreation sites. Commercial. 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. Repair and maintain equipment. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tree removal. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Pick-up truck. Roto-tiller. Sod cutter. Sprayer or duster. Tractor. Tractor mower. Weed trimmer/edger. Area of work experience: Cleaning. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Drive manual transmission vehicle. 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. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Creativity. Hardworking. Maturity. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .