Landscaping labourer

Landscaping labourer

Job details:

• Saanichton, V8M 0C2
• On site
• • 23.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per Week
• Permanent employment
• Full time
• Day, Flexible Hours, Morning, Overtime
• Starts as soon as possible
• Working hours from 07:30 to 16:00
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• 4 vacancies
• Job Bank #3311793

Overview:

• Languages
• • English

Education:

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On site:

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job:

• This position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors

Work setting:

• Landscape contractor
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Landscape maintenance
• Willing to relocate
• Private residence

Responsibilities:

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Tie and secure plants
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Lay sod or seed
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Experience and specialization:

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Weed trimmer/edger

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Landscape construction
• Grounds maintenance

Additional information:

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

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
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative Judgement
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits:

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week

Who can apply for this job?:

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to apply:

Direct Apply

• By Direct Apply

By email

• jobs@yorkshirelandscapes.ca

How-to-apply instructions

• Here is what you must include in your application:
• • References attesting experience
• This job posting includes screening questions.

Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?