landscape gardener helper

Job Responsibilities

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

Student Status

• Full time enrollment

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Small engine equipment
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer/edger

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes