Job Summary:  Performs manual duties to maintain well cared for and attractive landscaped areas for commercial properties.
 

Reports To: Site Supervisor/Manager
 

Major Accountabilities: 

• Spread top soil; lay sod; plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees; and perform other duties to assist in the maintenance and construction of landscapes;
• Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns; fall and spring clean-up weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees; and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor/manager;
• Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment and following Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safe handling of fertilizers.
• Clean working areas and maintain tools and equipment.

Tools & Equipment:

• Packers, chain saws, hedge shears, sod cutters, pruning saws, cut-off saws, chainsaws, mowing equipment, string & bush trimmers, power blowers, turf rollers, rototillers, etc.

Hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, wheelbarrows, picks, pruning shears, handheld and hose-end sprayers, saws, soil cultivators, water sprinklers, etc.

Education:

• Secondary School Education is preferable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Reading: WHMIS labels, equipment manuals, complete logs and incident reports, job instructions and procedures
• Ability to take instruction
• Able to work in a team
• Willingness to learn
• Problem solving
• Customer service

• Ability to lift and work in diverse weather conditions i.e. wet and/or humid conditions; hot or cold weather

Personal Attributes:

• Punctual
• Reliable
• Cooperative
• Attention to detail
• Self-responsibility
• Ability to work independently
• Adaptable/flexible