labourer, landscape

John Dick Landscaping and lawn Care; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local landscaping company in Winnipeg is seeking reliable workers for permanent landscape maintenance roles. Responsibilities include assisting with landscape construction, operating various equipment, and performing outdoor tasks like trimming, cutting grass, and planting. The ideal candidate should enjoy outdoor work and be physically fit. Experience is an asset but not required.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical strength for handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• Cut grass, rake, and collect refuse.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Tools

Backhoe

Chain saw

Forklift

Front end loader

Gravel or dump truck

Pick-up truck

Roto-tiller

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor

Tractor mower

Weed trimmer / edger

Job description

Job details

• Duration of employment: Permanent
• Working language: English
• Hours of work: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Landscape contractor
• Various locations
• Landscape maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Private residence

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Gravel or dump truck
• Pick-up truck
• Roto-tiller
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer / edger

Security and safety

• Driver\'s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Mask
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available