Landscape Labourer

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Canada is seeking a landscape assistant to support outdoor maintenance tasks. You will assist with landscape constructions, tie and secure plants, weed and prune, cut grass, and lay sod or seed as needed.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work with a variety of outdoor equipment. Shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call times; on-the-job training will be provided to support an youth-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Tasks include landscape construction and plant maintenance.
• Ability to operate landscape equipment.
• Willingness to perform outdoor labor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
• Cut grass and rake refuse.
• Lay sod or seed.
• Water and tend to plants and lawns.
• Operate landscape maintenance equipment.

Job description

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Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Tie and secure plants
• 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
• Apply fertilizers
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth