Job Description

Wage: $20 per hour, not including overtime

This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent depending on performance.

As a general laborer with Western Landscape you will be an essential part of the team, working hand in hand with Foremen and Lead hands, you will take their instruction and play a critical role seeing our projects constructed from the ground up. Coming to work on time, having a strong work ethic, and being a strong team player will all contribute to the success of our projects. Like any and all positions within Western a dedication to a safe and healthy work environment is of utmost importance. General laborers will help with the construction of our projects through manual labor, use of hand tools, machinery and hard work. When a position is available a general laborer may transition to a snow removal crew in the winter months.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance Duties (pruning, weeding, watering, fertilizing and other gardening maintenance duties at various sites around Edmonton and area.)
On days disrupted by weather, you will have the option of taking the day off, or performing the following duties:

Shop Work (miscellaneous clean up and maintenance on machinery, if required.)
Qualifications:

Must have Class 5 Drivers License Must have access to a personal vehicle Reliable transport 1-year previous landscape experience considered an asset Strong dedication to health and safety Machine experience considered an asset
Effort Factors:

Physically fit Ability to work long hours Conform to fluid scheduling and changing hours. Safety first mindset Adaptable to weather conditions
Performance Output Requirements:

meeting demands set out by foreman's or lead hands conducting oneself in a professional manner at all times commitment to working safely and following all safety guidelines working with landscape crews to complete projects on time.
Working Conditions:

Normal Working Hours (Summer May 1-Oct 31)

7am-5pm Mondays to Friday (hours can vary) 7am-4pm Saturdays (hours can vary), Sundays off Days off Per Week - Sundays and Statutory Holidays
Holiday Schedule - 2 weeks notice for requested days off, 2 weeks vacation after 1 year of service, Western preference is 1 week per 6 months, employees can take vacation days how they see fit.

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Reliably commute using personal vehicle
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-01

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

How much experience do you have in landscape construction (state amount of years)? How much experience do you have in landscape maintenance (state amount of years)? Do you have reliable transport to get to work
Work Location: In person