Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Odours Noisy Outdoors Wet/damp Dusty Hot Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

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Work in employer's/client's home Urban area Remote location Various locations Landscape contractor Golf course Private residence Landscape maintenance

Tasks

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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Tree removal Weed, prune and trim trees and plants Repair and maintain equipment Remove litter and garbage Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees Lay sod or seed Cut grass Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Assist with landscape constructions Apply fertilizers Write daily basic progress reports Rake and collect refuse Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Tie and secure plants

Type of heavy equipment operated

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Front end loader

Equipment and machinery experience

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Weed trimmer/edger Tractor Sod cutter Small engine equipment Roto-tiller Pick-up truck Chain saw Tractor mower

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Hand-eye co-ordination Walking Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Dependability Creativity Hardworking Resourcefulness Maturity

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? * Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?