Landscape Gardener and Maintenance

Job Number: 1

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LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND MAINTENANCE LABOURER

Job Title: Landscape Gardener and Maintenance Labourer
Website: www.pathwaystoperennials.com
Contact: angie@pathwaystoperennials.com
Starting Wage: $14-17/ hour, plus vacation pay 4% 
Season Begins: May 1st

The Landscape Gardener and Maintenance Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labour) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape labourer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project;
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: measurement equipment, shovels, drills, wheelbarrows, etc.;
• Assist in the construction of walkways, gardens, water features, decks, ponds, etc.;
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis;
• Dig ditches, trenches, gardens, or patio bases;
• Weed, edge and mulch gardens, install trees, shrubs and perennials;
• Perform land clearing activities;
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects;
• Read and interpret drawings, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent;
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner;
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Time management skills;
• Ability to read and interpret designs and specifications;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices;
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team;
• Ability to resolve work related problems;
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks;
• Proficiency in English.

Work Conditions:

• Outdoors;
• Fast-paced;
• Large workload;
• Tight deadlines;
• Physically demanding;
• Handling heavy loads;
• Manual dexterity;
• Attention to detail;
• Combination of: sitting, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling.

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