Job Description

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

Work site environment

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Outdoors Wet/damp Noisy Odours Dusty Hot

Work setting

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

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 Write daily basic progress reports Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Tree removal

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity 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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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Cellular phone Rain gear

Personal suitability

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

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?