gardening helper, landscape

Glendenning; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a physically demanding role in landscape maintenance. This position involves a variety of tasks, including spreading topsoil, planting flowers and trees, and operating heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong teamwork and reliability. If you are hardworking, organized, and possess a passion for outdoor work, this opportunity will allow you to contribute to beautiful landscapes while developing your skills in a supportive setting. Join a team that values creativity and dedication!

Qualifications

• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cart and spread topsoil, lay sod, and plant various plants.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment efficiently.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Creativity

Hardworking

Maturity

Tools

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor

Tractor mower

Weed trimmer/edger

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• Tree removal

Equipment and Machinery Experience

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

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colors
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal Suitability

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