Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Outdoors Hot Wet/damp Noisy Dusty

Work setting

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Private residence Park and recreation sites Landscape contractor Landscape maintenance Construction company Various locations Sports field Commercial and/or industrial construction

Tasks

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Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns Schedule events, programs and activities Plan and direct grounds maintenance Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls Maintain work records and logs Read blueprints and drawings Repair and maintain equipment Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality Weed, prune and trim trees and plants Remove litter and garbage Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees Lay sod or seed Cut grass Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Assist with landscape constructions Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Rake and collect refuse Plant and move trees Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens

Supervision

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5-10 people 16-20 people

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects

Equipment and machinery experience

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Backhoe Chain saw Forklift Front end loader Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Sod cutter Tractor Skidsteer

Construction specialization

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Stone garden walls Rock gardens Retaining walls Poured concrete Interlocking brick Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls

Area of specialization

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Landscape construction

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Safety vest Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Ear plugs

Personal suitability

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Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Judgement Team player Flexibility Efficient interpersonal skills Dependability Reliability Organized

Screening questions

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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? * Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?