About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot.
Work setting: Landscape contractor. Various locations. Landscape maintenance. Private residence. Commercial.
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.
- Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.
- Tree removal.
Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. 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.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone.
- Personal suitability: Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Hardworking.
- Resourcefulness.
- Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Workplace information: On the road job. Support for youths: 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.