labourer, golf course

Government of Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for landscape maintenance roles. This position involves working outdoors in various environments, including urban areas and private residences. You'll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on tasks such as planting, pruning, and maintaining gardens while ensuring the highest standards of care. Ideal candidates will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in physically demanding conditions. If you enjoy working with nature and have a passion for landscaping, this role offers a fulfilling experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Experience with landscape maintenance and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions and maintenance tasks.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Roto-tiller

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor mower

Weed trimmer/edger

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Rain gear

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Golf course
• Urban area
• Landscape contractor
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Landscape maintenance
• Private residence

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Tie and secure plants
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Apply fertilizers
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Pick-up truck
• Roto-tiller
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer/edger

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Creativity
• Hardworking
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness