Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead/Labourers

Urban Life Solutions, Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established landscape design and maintenance company offering secure, year-round opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscape maintenance and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This role involves operating various landscaping equipment and working collaboratively with a supportive team. With competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan, this position is perfect for those looking to develop their skills in a rewarding environment. Embrace the chance to contribute to both commercial and residential projects while enjoying the great outdoors.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in landscape maintenance roles.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enforcing safety and productivity at work sites.
• Operate landscaping equipment and perform manual duties as required.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Horticultural materials knowledge

Operating equipment (string trimmers, mowers)

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

String trimmers

Riding mowers

Leaf blowers

Job description

Job Description

Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario all the way to Alberta. Our division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding. Year-round work available, including winter maintenance operations.

Why Join Our Team?

• Secure, year-round opportunities available
• Opportunity to develop and refine your skills
• Supportive, team-based approach to reaching work goals
• Competitive wages with an abundance of hours
• Benefits plan for full-time employees
• Landscape Ontario Member in good standing
• COR Registered https://www.ihsa.ca/cor/FAQs-About-COR.aspx

Our Ideal Candidates Possess All or Most of the Following:

• 2+ years’ experience in similar role
• Assist and enforce the safety, quality and productivity of work at sites
• Working knowledge and compliance of company policies and procedures as well as safety programs (any previous certificates ie. first aid considered an asset)
• Demonstrated ability to accurately complete forms, reports, hand in documents in a timely manner
• Working knowledge/proficiency with landscape maintenance and horticultural materials (incl. operation of equipment)
• Demonstrated ability to operate string trimmers, riding mowers, leaf blowers and manual lifting of up to 50lb
• Winter maintenance experience an asset
• Work closely with Foreman/Management to ensure successful job progress
• Willingness to work as part of a team, working extended hours/weekends as necessary
• Other manual duties as required

Essential Requirements

• Valid driver’s license in good standing, as well as clean abstract
• D/A/Z license as well as previous truck/trailer experience a definite asset
• Ability to work Monday-Saturday

Compensation:

• $20-25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G2 Driving Licence or better (preferred)

Work Location:

In person