Job Description

Join Our Team as a Landscape Technician - Where Every Day is a Breath of Fresh Air!

Check us out :

Website: https://landsbestfriendlandscaping.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LandsBestFriendLandscaping/

Instagram: landsbest

Location: Truro, N.S.
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

Do you love working outdoors, getting your hands in the soil, and making landscapes thrive? Are you passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that leave lasting impressions? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

Why Work With Us?

• Exciting, Hands-On Work - No two days are the same! Enjoy working outside in fresh air, transforming landscapes, and bringing greenery to life.
• Room to Grow - We believe in promoting from within and providing training to help you build a career in landscaping. Apprenticeship opportunities available
• Great Team Culture - Work alongside friendly, hardworking professionals who take pride in their craft.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - We value our team and offer industry - competitive wages, health benefits, and other perks including branded company clothing or clothing allowance
• 4 day work week

Your Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance landscapes, gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces through mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and pruners.
• Operate heavy equipment: Excavator, skid steer, loader, dump truck
• Perform seasonal tasks such as mulching, fertilizing, pruning, leaf removal, spring and fall yard cleanups
• Identify plant health issues and apply appropriate care solutions.
• Follow safety guidelines and work efficiently to complete projects with precision and quality.
• Assist in hardscape installations, such as laying pavers, building retaining walls, or installing outdoor lighting.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in softscaping, hardscaping, or a related field is a plus, but we're willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions.
• Team player with great communication skills.
• Valid class 5 driver's license preferred, class 3 as asset.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work on your feet for extended periods.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $19.31-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-31