Landscape Technician

Job Number: DPM2018

Permanent   |  Toronto, Ontario   |  Posted on May 07, 2018

Urban Gardenis an established Design, Build, Planting and Maintenance company specializing in condominiums, commercial properties, parks and streetscapes in the central and downtown Toronto area.

We are currently looking enthusiastic, hard working individuals with a passion for landscaping to join our collaborative and positive team.

Details on the opportunity:

- Landscape maintenance of various properties (commercial and residential)

- Maintenance duties include: turf management, bed and plant material care, mulch and soil applications, pruning, weeding, cultivating, watering, debris cleanup and disposal – with the administration of sustainable/organic land care practices.

- Installation of decorative plantings in beds and containers

- Softscape landscaping: planting, transplanting, loading/transport of nursery stock, reading and carrying out plans for designated projects.

- Watering various properties throughout the downtown core; along with the watering, care and preparation of plant material held at the company shop.

Get in touch with us if you:

- enjoy and thrive within a fast passed (and sometimes stressful!) environment, working outdoors in various conditions with flexible availability.

- have Landscape & Horticulture education, training and/or equivalent working experience.

- have experience with seasonal decorative planting

- currently have a valid “G” drivers’ License and are comfortable using larger vehicles drive and navigate throughout the downtown core.

- have a familiarity with landscape maintenance tools and equipment.

- are self motivated, punctual, with a positive work ethic.

This is a full time seasonal position that entails (approximately) 50 hours per week.

October start for the remainder of the season. (Regular Season: April through to December) (Some weekends are mandatory).

Urban Garden values and promotes professional development and strives to ensure our employees qualifications and strong work ethics are compensated accordingly.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

We look forward to hearing from you.


Job summary

Company

Urban Garden

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Start Date

May 14, 2018