landscape labourer

MRG Contracting Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscape contracting is seeking a dedicated individual for landscape maintenance roles. The position involves various tasks such as planting, weeding, and operating equipment, requiring physical stamina and attention to detail. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions and maintenance.
• Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Weed trimmer / edger

Sprayer or duster

Pick-up truck

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
• Wet / damp
• Dusty

Work setting

• Landscape contractor
• Various locations
• Landscape maintenance

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Sprayer or duster
• Weed trimmer / edger

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking