Landscape labourer

South Simcoe Landscape Construction; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Simcoe Landscape Construction in Bradford, Ontario invites applications for a Landscape Labourer. This permanent, full-time role has 2 vacancies and will start as soon as possible, with 50–60 hours per week across day, evening, weekend, and early-morning shifts.

You must be fluent in English and have at least a secondary school graduation; prior experience is an asset. You should be capable of working outdoors in a variety of conditions and performing physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape construction.
• Lay sod or seed.
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Prepare and lay bricks, blocks, tiles, or other masonry units.
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
• Operate hand trowel to apply mortar, cement, or adhesives.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Secondary school certificate

Job description

South Simcoe Landscape Construction based in Bradford, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Landscape labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: South Simcoe Landscape Construction
Position: Landscape labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.00 to $26.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 50 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Bradford, ON

• The candidate will be expected to help with landscape construction.
• The candidate will have to lay sod or seed.
• The candidate will be required to plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• The candidate will be required to prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles, or other masonry units.
• The candidate must construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
• The candidate will be expected to use a hand trowel to mix, apply, and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue, or other adhesives.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must work as a landscape contractor.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Type of heavy equipment operated

• The types of heavy equipment used include Bobcats, loaders, and backhoe excavators.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a backhoe, front end loader, gravel or dump truck, pick-up truck, small engine equipment, mortar and concrete mixers, and concrete saws.

Area of work experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with snow removal.
• The candidate must be skilled in the construction of retaining walls and interlocking bricks.

Security and safety

• The candidate’s driver’s licence validity should be thoroughly checked.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The employer will not pay for the candidate’s travel expenses.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots, hard hat, and safety vest.