grounds maintenance labourer

Government of Canada; Saint-Bernard; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Quebec is seeking a dedicated Landscape Maintenance Worker. This role requires hands-on work in outdoor settings, including duties like planting flowers, trimming trees, and maintaining gardens. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The position offers various health benefits, including a dental plan and disability benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to community greenspaces.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

On-site daycare available

Wellness program

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Criminal record check is required.
• Experience in a landscape maintenance role is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.
• Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• Lay sod or seed.
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Landscape maintenance

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 garbageCart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Apply fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program