About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. 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. Willing to relocate. Private residence. 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. Write daily basic progress reports. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tree removal. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Backhoe. Chain saw. Front end loader. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Sprayer or duster. Tractor. Tractor mower. Weed trimmer/edger. Skidsteer. Area of work experience: Cleaning. Snow removal. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel regularly. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses not paid by employer. 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. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Ear plugs. Cellular phone. Rain gear. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Creativity. 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?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job.