landscape labourer

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada is seeking a Landscaping Maintenance Worker to perform various tasks related to gardening and landscaping, including weeding, trimming, and operating maintenance equipment. Candidates should have experience in the field, although formal education is not required. The role involves frequent travel and is physically demanding.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in landscaping or related work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling