Garden Crew Leader

YMCA; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Neerhof Landscapes as a Horticulturist in Ontario, where you will maintain beautiful gardens and lead a team in enhancing outdoor lifestyles. This position offers a great long-term opportunity for candidates passionate about horticulture and landscape maintenance. Experience in gardening and physical fitness are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in gardening and landscape maintenance.
• A proven ability to lead a crew of 2-4 people.
• Strong knowledge of landscape interpretations and tree maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens including mulching, pruning, planting, and weeding.
• Raking soil, installing sod, and working outdoors in all conditions.

Skills

Gardening

Landscaping

Team Leadership

Site Organization

Physical Fitness

Tools

Lawn and Garden Equipment

Job description

Find meaningful employment, jobs, careers, apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities from local employers in Grey Bruce through the YMCA Job Board. Employers can create an account and post jobs for FREE!

Looking for positive hard working candidates with a good attitude, reliable and exceptional in the horticulture industry.

Neerhof Landscapes is an Award winning industry leader in creating outdoor lifestyles. We have grown to be the most effective service in the industry with over 26 years experience serving Grey and Bruce.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain gardens including mulching, pruning, planting, grooming, fertilizing, removing debris, edging and weeding
• Raking soil and installing sod
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Must have the following qualifications:

• At least two years experience in gardening and landscape maintenance.
• Able to lead a crew of 2-4 people
• Exceptional job site organization
• Work diligently toward building and maintaining a high level of quality
• Physically fit for heavy lifting

Strong knowledge and passion for the following:

• Good understanding of interpreting landscape drawings
• Planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs
• Experience with lawn and garden equipment

Wages will be based on experience. Great long term opportunity for the right candidate.

Neerhof Landscapes is an industry leader in creating outdoor lifestyles. We have grown to be the most effective service in the industry with over 28 years experience serving Grey and Bruce.

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