LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - SKILLED LABOUR

Job Number: 102 C

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About Us

Cameron Landscaping Inc. was founded in 1967 by brothers John & Dave Cameron under the name Cameron Brothers Landscaping. Initially, the company serviced primarily residential clients, but over time the company’s focus changed to meeting the needs of industrial and commercial clients. By 1971 the company was totally immersed in meeting the Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal needs of industrial and commercial clients exclusively.

In 1979 Greg Cameron joined the company on a full time basis, and over the years, John, Dave and Greg guided the business as it continued to expand its range of services and list of clients. By the mid to late 80’s, Cameron Landscaping was firmly established as one of the larger, more successful, and reputable Grounds Care firms in the GTA.

In 1998 after 31 years, John Cameron retired while Dave and Greg continued to manage the company. The continuity in management, ongoing attention to detail and customer service resulted in further growth and an ever-expanding base of loyal clients.

In the fall of 2003, Dave Cameron also retired with Greg Cameron becoming the company’s president and CEO.  With the departure of the remaining founding partner, the company’s name was changed to Cameron Landscaping Inc. to better reflect its sole ownership status, and continuance as a family business.

From its humble beginnings in 1967, Cameron Landscaping Inc. currently employs over 40 staff members during the summer, and expands to over 120 during the winter. Our staff is dedicated to providing a complete range of year-round grounds care services and are an integral part to maintaining the high standards of integrity and customer service on which the company’s reputation has been built upon.

Job Description Overview:

 

Each maintenance crew is structured and staffed to function as a self-supporting independent unit, much the same way as a small independent contractor with 2-5 employees. While the crew foreperson has overall responsibility for crew performance, production, and profitability, the skilled labour assists the Foreperson in achieving the overall objectives in completing the required tasks set out by the Operations Manager and in compliance of contract specifications.   

 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Follow all Safety Rules, Company Policies and Procedures.
• To carry out all work assigned efficiently, productively and in a manner, which reflects the company’s commitment to quality, service and job safety.
• To regard work as a learning experience and opportunity to develop personal skills.
• To follow a personal code of conduct which reflects pride, concern for the property and physical well-being of others and commitment to the company ideals to quality and service in everything we do.
• Execute Foreperson’s instructions (or Lead Hand’s instructions during the Foreperson’s absence) efficiently and productively.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment and vehicles in good working order and appearance.
• Before operating any motorized equipment, perform safety checks, check oil/lubrication levels to ensure full.
• Immediately report any injuries or damages to Client’s property, equipment, vehicles or tools to the Foreperson.
• Immediately bring to the Foreperson’s attention, any unsafe work condition, hazards or required repairs which exist on the job or that may be associated with any vehicle or piece of equipment.
• Assist Foreperson in client communication through directing any client enquiries to your Foreperson in a polite and friendly manner.
• Work cooperatively and assist fellow crewmembers and employees at all times.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 

The required level of ‘Knowledge and Skills’ for the position of ‘Landscape Maintenance Skilled Labourer are detailed below. It is the Skilled Labourer’s responsibility to educate, inform and train as required to maintain this position.

 

• Excellent ability to operate all types of landscape maintenance equipment, and tools.
• Excellent knowledge of safe operating practices.
• Excellent knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and service.
• Good mechanical skills.
• General knowledge of plant material including annuals.
• General knowledge of plant maintenance.
• General knowledge of pruning techniques.
• General knowledge of weed identification.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

• 3 years’ experience in landscape maintenance.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

 

 

 

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