Landscape Technician

GoodWork.ca; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Wildrose Gardening is seeking a Landscape Technician for a full-time, seasonal role from April to December. You will work under the landscape Supervisor, performing tasks such as sod laying, mowing, planting, and general maintenance in a fast-paced team environment.

Expect a physically demanding job with early hours and occasional Saturdays during peak seasons. You will need a valid Ontario driver's license and demonstrate safe work practices; medical benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of southern Ontario plant material.
• Comprehensive knowledge of landscaping tools, materials and techniques.
• Good writing / oral skills and documents work/problems
• PPE knowledge and safe work practices
• Driver's license (G or G2) preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand instructions.
• Perform sod laying, mowing, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and raking.
• Use landscape tools safely and correctly.
• Adhere to Wildrose Gardening safety policies.
• Maintain professional attire and punctuality.

Skills

Physical stamina

Good writing / oral skills

Teamwork

Education

G or G2 Ontario driver's license

Tools

Push mowers

Leaf blowers

Hedge trimmers

Weed eaters

Cultivators

Edgers

Job description

• Job Type: Full time, seasonal. April to December
• Compensation: $18 - $23 per hour
• Benefits: Medical

Introduction

Wildrose Gardening is a prominent full-service landscaping company serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1983. We take pride in providing outstanding service to our clients, many of whom we have had the honour to service long-term. We provide a fast-paced, stimulating environment that focuses on nurturing and team-work. We provide various opportunities for career development to motivated, driven individuals and compensate competitively. If you are interested in demonstrating the very best of your talents, are the type of person who always strives for more, thrives on working collaboratively, then Wildrose Gardening is the place for you.

Working under the supervision of the landscape Supervisor, the Landscape Technician will be required to work well with other team members efficiently producing quality work.

Position Summary

• Receiving and understanding instructions
• Understanding what constitutes an excellent job
• Proper execution of the task at hand
• Ensuring adherence to all safety requirements
• Proper dress ( Wildrose Gardening uniform at all times)
• Professional attitude at all times

Tasks, Duties & Knowledge

• You will perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and anything else within reason that is expected to get the job done
• The Landscape Technician is expected to have knowledge of, and proficiency of, the correct use of machines and tools such as, push mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, cultivators & edgers
• You will understand, agree to, and adhere to Wildrose Gardening policies
• The Landscape Technician is required to have a smart phone

Please Note

• This is a very physical job. You must be physically able to perform all tasks required
• PUNCTUALITY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED
• Work hours are typically 7:30am to 4pm, but are longer on occasion
• Some Saturday work will be necessary during peak seasons (typically April/May/June and September/October/November December)

Required Education / Experience / Certification

• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of southern Ontario plant material, common insect, and disease identification ( OPTIONAL)
• Comprehensive knowledge of landscaping tools, materials and techniques ( OPTIONAL)
• Good writing / oral skills and understands the reason for documenting work/problems
• Complete knowledge of PPE
• Possess a G or G2 Ontario drivers license with a clean record ( OPTIONAL)
• Experience driving a pickup truck and trailer ( OPTIONAL)
• Experience is not necessary( you will learn everything you need to know during the orientation and subsequent weekly workshops )
• Paid orientation & training
• Interesting, varied work
• Vacation pay
• Employee events
• Great team environment

Sustainability at Wildrose Gardening

We provide a wide variety of landscaping services, including gardening, planting, tree care, pruning, property maintenance, stone and wood hardscaping. We encourage our clients to plant native plants that will encourage wildlife and that do not need pesticides to thrive. We educate our clients so they use the right plant in the right location. We discourage the use of pesticides. In addition we only use organic alpha fertilizer for the lawns we fertilize. We encourage pine mulch which is a natural mulch that over time breaks down to feed the plants organically. It also reduces water consumption. It is thriving. We separate and recycle all of our blue bin material and green waste. We return all of the planting pots to Sheridans for recycling.

Wildrose Landscaping

4063 Chesswood Drive

North York M3J 2R8

https://wildrosegardening.com