Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Landscape contractor Various locations Farm Landscape maintenance On-site customer service Commercial Horticulture and/or gardening

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Area of specialization

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Lawn care

Security and safety

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Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

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Rain gear

Personal suitability

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Client focus Dependability Team player Punctuality Hardworking Maturity

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? * Do you live near the job location?