Construction Labourer (Artificial Grass Installation)

AGL Grass Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Grass Inc. seeks a landscape technician to install synthetic turf across Ontario. You will interpret project drawings, measure sites, and prepare layouts to meet design specifications.

Responsibilities include sub-base preparation, turf seaming, infill application, and equipment operation. This role is outdoors at various locations with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in landscaping or hardscaping.
• Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Work site outdoors in varied Ontario locations.

Responsibilities

• Handle and install synthetic turf systems per project specs.
• Interpret drawings, plans, and elevations to determine installation requirements.
• Perform site measurements and establish layouts according to design plans.
• Excavate and prepare sub-base, ensuring proper elevations and drainage.
• Seam turf, apply infill materials, and ensure pile height and stability.
• Operate equipment such as compactors, turf cutters, and grading machines.
• Maintain site cleanliness and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Landscaping

Hardscaping

Job description

Salary: $36.92 per hour (full-time / 40 hours per week)

Work Location: Various locations across Ontario

Job Description

• Handling and installation of synthetic turf systems manufactured with polyethylene fibre technology and reinforced rubberized backing.
• Interpret project drawings, site plans, specifications, and grading elevations to determine installation requirements, material quantities, and layout dimensions.
• Perform site measurements and establish installation layouts in accordance with approved design plans and project specifications.
• Excavate, grade, and prepare sub-base systems while ensuring proper elevations, drainage performance, slope tolerances, and compaction standards.
• Install synthetic turf systems by accurately positioning, measuring, cutting, trimming, and fitting turf materials to complex landscape contours and site conditions.
• Operate specialized construction equipment and tools including compactors, plate tampers, turf cutters, power brooms, and grading equipment.
• Construct and prepare aggregate base systems by spreading, screeding, leveling, and mechanically compacting crushed stone and granular materials to specified densities.
• Execute turf seaming procedures utilizing industry-approved adhesives, seam tape systems, mechanical fasteners, and perimeter anchoring methods.
• Apply and distribute infill materials, including silica sand and performance rubber infills, using mechanical spreading and power-brushing equipment to achieve specified pile height, stability, and drainage performance.
• Conduct quality control inspections to verify seam integrity, surface consistency, drainage functionality, grade compliance, and overall installation standards.
• Install, maintain, and remove temporary site protection measures, barricades, forms, and safety controls in accordance with construction site requirements.
• Remove and dispose of excavation spoil, construction debris, and waste materials utilizing hand tools, wheelbarrows, and material-handling equipment while maintaining site cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with site restoration, final detailing, and project closeout activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and client expectations.
• Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations, equipment operating procedures, and company installation standards.
• Perform additional construction, landscaping, and site development activities as required to support project completion.

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in landscaping, hardscaping
• Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs.)
• Work Site Environment: Outdoors
• Personal Suitability: Flexibility, Reliability, Team player
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, physically demanding, Manual dexterity
• Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Company: AGL Grass Inc., 4-1040 South Service Road,Stoney Creek, ON, L8E 6G3