Horticulture Labourer

Sandervandenakker; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading horticulture team as a Horticulture Labourer, where you will engage in planting, maintaining landscapes, and using a water truck. This full-time position requires a passion for horticulture, effective customer service skills, and the ability to perform manual labor in varied weather conditions. If you have a diploma in horticulture or related experience, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, with technical training preferred.
• Irrigation and greenhouse experience considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials, and annuals.
• Cut and maintain lawns and grounds.
• Water hanging baskets and other areas using a large water truck.

Skills

Ability to perform manual labour

Customer service skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma in Horticulture

Job description

Join to apply for the Horticulture Labourer role at Sander van den Akker Content Management & Webdesign .

The Parks and Recreation Department has an opportunity for two or more skilled, self-motivated individuals who have a passion for horticulture operations. As a Horticulture Labourer, your duties will include assisting the Operation Crews in planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials and annuals; cutting and maintaining lawns and grounds; assisting in the renovation and maintenance of various landscaped, horticultural areas and greenhouse operations. Duties will also include watering hanging baskets, planters, parklets and other areas with a large water truck.

If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you!

• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), preferably supplemented by technical training and courses related to the work.
• Diploma in Horticulture, or a combination of related training and experience is an asset.
• Irrigation and / or greenhouse experience will be an asset.
• Experience / competence navigating city streets in a large truck outfitted with a water tank and / or trailer.
• Skill and knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
• Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
• Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to perform manual / physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule as required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

IT Services and IT Consulting

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