Grounds Maintenance Worker

Miller Brother Mini Excavating; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local landscaping firm in Lambton County is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for full-time employment. Responsibilities include lawn mowing, snow clearing, landscaping, and general maintenance of grounds. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of landscaping experience and possess a valid Driver's License. Pay is between $18.00-$20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of landscaping experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Pesticide License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow clearing and de-icing duties.
• Mow lawn using various methods.
• Landscape by planting flowers and applying fertilizer.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Equipment maintenance

Snow clearing

Tools

Lawnmower

Power tools

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building. Plants flowers, mows, pulls weeds, repairs structures, and maintains outside of building.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Snow Clearing and De-icing duties.
• Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.
• Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower.
• Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other duties.
• Sweep walkway of debris.
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.
• Install lawn furniture.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Install rock, cement, lighting, water, and furniture.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Qualifications

Experience : landscaping: 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification : Drivers License (required); Pesticide License (preferred)

Work Location : In person