Gardener - Team leader

Isidore landscapes Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

DPSP after 1 year of employment

4% vacation pay

Job summary

Isidore Landscapes Inc. is seeking a Gardener-Team Leader in Richmond to oversee garden maintenance projects and lead a crew on residential and commercial sites. Responsibilities include scheduling, training, planting installations, plant health monitoring, and reporting to clients.

A valid BC driver’s license and 1+ year of landscape maintenance experience are required. The role offers full-time hours with a 10-hour shift option and potential for 3-day weekends, along with benefits after

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication (oral and written).
• Horticultural knowledge and passion for plants.
• Physically capable, able to lift 40–60 pounds regularly.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise site work.
• Instruct, train and provide feedback to crew members.
• Install and maintain seasonal planting.
• Monitor plant health and report observations to client service rep.

Skills

English communication

Horticulture knowledge

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Description: Gardener-Team Leader

Isidore Landscapes Inc. has been designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes in the Lower Mainland since 1994. Our landscape maintenance team specializes in gardens requiring horticultural expertise and specialized service.

We are looking to hire Gardeners to help keep up with our increasing amount of work in residential and commercial landscape installations.

We offer opportunities for training and advancement and encourage our team members to develop their skills and grow within the company.

Min 1 year of proven experience in landscape maintenance with horticultural knowledge is required.

Key Duties of the position include:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise site work
• Instruct, train and provide feedback to other crew members
• Install and maintain seasonal planting
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants, report notable observations to the client service rep.
• Carry out planting, cultivation, mowing, trimming, edging & weeding
• Provide aeration, lime & fertilizers to lawns.
• Pruning of shrubs, trees, ground covers, hedges, and other plants.
• Operate landscaping vehicles and maintenance equipment including wood chipper, ride-on lawn mowers, etc...
• Operate and maintain all gardening equipment including mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and hand tools such as rakes, pruners, snips, spades and wheelbarrows.
• Document work done and garden conditions through company-provided software apps.
• Represent Isidore Landscapes positively.

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both oral and written
• Horticultural knowledge and passion for plants.
• Physically capable, able to lift 40-60 pounds regularly.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to follow safe work practices.
• Ability to arrive at job sites independently.
• Valid BC Driver's License
• Min year proven experience in landscape maintenance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26-30 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental benefits (including Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability) following a 3-month probation period
• DPSP following 1 year of employment (Citizens and PR)
• 4% vacation pay

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift, option for 3-day weekends

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience

Work remotely:

• No

Expected start date:

• Immediately

We thank all applicants for their interest in our Company and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Isidore Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information on Isidore Landscapes and the work we do, please visit www.ilandscapes.ca