About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. All weather conditions. Work setting: Urban area. Rural area. Landscape contractor. Various locations. Landscape maintenance. Commercial. Residential. 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. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Roto-tiller. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Weed trimmer/edger. Hand tools. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Construction specialization: Rock gardens. 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. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Workplace information: On the road job. Other benefits: Free parking available. Transportation provided by employer. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.