Job Description

Job Summary

Please note: this is a seasonal contract position from July- November 2025*

Vancouver GardenBox is a start up sized landscaping company, aiming to become one of the premier landscape maintenance providers in the Metro-Vancouver area, with an over-arching goal to increase the level of customer service and professionalism in the industry.

For this role, we are looking for an individual that has 1-3 years minimum of experience in landscaping/gardening. You will be responsible for working with 1-2 team members and also expected to work solo.

About You!

You enjoy working in a social team and contributing to company culture! You are self motivated and enjoy working in a high paced environment. You have interest in entrepreneurship and enjoy friendly competition! A love for outdoors, rain or shine! You find value in hands-on physical work where you can see tangible results!

About Us!

We offer a 4 day work week (10 hour shifts) - we believe that when you work hard, you need good rest! We believe in a performance based compensation, where high performers get compensated accordingly! We have a growth mindset and find value in supporting employees grow in the company and outside too!

Responsibilities

Manage your own property maintenance and project routes within allocated shifts. Day to day responsibilities: mowing and edging lawns, weeding garden beds, trimming hedges, pruning shrubs, small trees and other perennial plants as needed, installing mulch, soil, or gravel, plant installation and sod installation. Operating gas powered landscaping equipment such as: Stihl hedge and line trimmers, Honda mowers, Stihl backpack blowers and at times, chain saws. Proficiently use hand held gardening/landscaping equipment such as rakes, shovels, cultivators, loppers, hand pruners, shears and hand saws. Provide outstanding customer service by performing call-aheads, property walk throughs and asking for customer feedback reviews. Working with team members or autonomously, to manage allocated time at assigned properties and throughout a given daily route. Clean equipment and work trucks needed. Use company software, Jobber, to produce Customer Service Reports, internal notes and report time on property. Use Slack to communicate with team members and management through the day.

Skills

Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a busy environment. 1-3 years work experience at similar landscaping/gardening companies Excellent customer service skills with a friendly demeanor and positive attitude. Knowledge of common plants and proper pruning techniques. Strong attention to detail, performing tasks efficiently while maintaining quality standards. Standard Class 5 BC Driver's license or international equivalent.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Overtime pay Tips
Benefits:

Company events Flexible schedule On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift
Work Location: In person