Landscape Maintenance Technician

Kayben; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping company based in Calgary is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team. You will be responsible for grounds keeping tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring client satisfaction. Applicants should have experience in the field, be physically fit, and be available for at least five months of full-time work. This role offers the chance to work with a professional team and enjoy outdoor work year-round.

Benefits

Ongoing training and mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Good safety program

Challenging work

Qualifications

• Available for at least 5 months fulltime work (May – September).
• Consistent, reliable transportation to location between Calgary and Okotoks.
• 1 full season of grounds keeping experience.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labour for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Hauling grounds keeping equipment to multiple commercial sites in Calgary.
• Operating a variety of grounds keeping equipment.
• Spring and fall cleanup of garden beds.
• Participating in crew meetings to understand goals.
• Participating in care and cleaning of equipment.
• Performing snow removal tasks from November - March.

Skills

Grounds keeping skills

Physical strength and stamina

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Dependability

Tech-savviness

Job description

WHY JOIN OUT TEAM?

Our vision is to be the most trusted landscaping contractor in the Okotoks area and we’re proud of our reputation as a professional, talented and friendly team. Because we’re serious about the bold promises we make to our clients, we are pretty darn picky about who we hire.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Ongoing training and mentorship (we want you to level up quickly)
• Career advancement opportunities (ask to see our career path when we meet)
• A great reputation (we’re a company that you can be proud to represent. Check out our reviews)
• Incredible coworkers that have each other’s back (you can ask our employees yourself)
• Good equipment (we’ve heard that you like equipment that works properly)
• A good safety program (we’re COR certified)
• Potential for Year-round work (you’re going to love snow removal)
• Challenging work (we work on a tight schedule and keep out commitments to clients)

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE…

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  Serious grounds keeping skills (you worked in this industry, not just mowed your grandma’s lawn)
• Physical strength and stamina (it’s hard, outdoor work)
• Clear and respectful communication skills (everything flows better when people communicate well)
• Ability to manage your own time efficiently (yeah, you have to adult without being supervised)
• Problem solving & critical thinking skills (can you handle the unpredictable?)
• A reputation for being dependable and responsible (our clients trust us; we’d have to trust you with our clients)
• Ability to learn new technology quickly (we use a lot of apps for stuff like safety and time tracking)

IN THIS ROLE YOU WOULD BE:

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  Hauling grounds keeping equipment to multiple commercial sites in and around Calgary
• Operating a variety of grounds keeping equipment (lawn mower, trimmer, hedge pruner, sweeper, blower, etc.)
• Spring and fall cleanup of garden beds
• Edging, pruning, fertilizing and weed control
• Participating in morning meetings with the crew to gain full understanding of projects and the daily and weekly goals.
• Participating in the care, cleaning & organizing of equipment, tools and trucks
• Performing snow removal tasks such as snow plowing, sweeping, blowing, shoveling, etc. from November - March

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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  Available for at least 5 months fulltime work (May – September)
• Consistent, reliable transportation to our location (between Calgary and Okotoks)
• 1 full season of grounds keeping experience
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labour for long periods of time
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions
• Hazards associated with conducting work outdoors
• Lifting, moving, or manipulating heavy objects
• Operation and use of necessary tools, machinery, or equipment
• Regular exposure to conditions including cold, heat, humidity, and dust
• Weekend and overnight work during snow removal season
• Repetitive work
• Use of required personal protective equipment
• Exposure to high noise levels
• Exposure to hazards associated with the industry/trade

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM from April - October
• On-call 24/7 for snow removal from November - March
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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