Landscape Technician

Job Number: 12345678

Permanent   |  Grand Prairie, Alberta   |  Posted on Feb 25, 2019

Company: Aztec Landscaping Ltd. 
Business information: We are inspired by quality landscapes that last. We attempt to achieve that standard with every task we perform, and our mission is to develop world class landscapers.
Business address: 9655 128 Ave Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4N4 
Work Location: Different projects in Grande Prairie, Clairmont, Sexsmith, Wembley and Beaverlodge, AB. 
Type of Employment: Full Time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:
Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures
Construction of retaining walls
Construction of paving stone and concrete patio’s and pathways
Construction of water features 
Plant and move trees and shrubs
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn/plant care products
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
Assess the health of turf and plants
Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, and repairing damaged landscapes
Read and interpret blueprints
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens


Requirements:
-Education: Completion of high school is required 
-Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourer is required. In the event that the candidate does not have 2 years of experience as a Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourer then specialized courses or industry-related training or post-secondary certification in landscaping and/or horticulture are required.
-Worker must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions, including rain/snow in the winter.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Salary: $28.85 to $30.00 hourly, 35-60 hours per week

Benefits: Uniforms, basic/specialty PPE provided

Important Information:
Regular work schedule will be Monday to Friday with shifts that vary between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with occasional Saturdays with shifts that also vary from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Winter schedule will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM unless snow requires additional shifts to replace. 
Employee will always work a minimum of 30 hours regardless of the weather condition.

Apply by e-mail to: reception@azteclandscaping.ca
Apply by mail to: 9655 128 Ave Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4N4


Job summary

Company

Aztec Landscaping Ltd.

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Grand Prairie, Alberta

Start Date

Mar 25, 2019