Landscape Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in horticultural services is seeking a Landscaper to manage vegetation control, apply pesticides, and ensure equipment maintenance. This full-time position offers an hourly pay rate between $21 to $24, depending on experience. Excellent benefits and training opportunities are available, and the position requires candidates to be at least 18 years old.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP/TFSA

Career advancement opportunities

Employee stock purchase program

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardscape and Softscape.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers.
• Valid Drivers' license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.
• Maintain meticulous records and inventory.
• Operate various applicators adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Pesticide applications

Plant identification

Customer service

Tools

Lawnmowers

Hedge trimmers

Leaf blowers

Job description

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Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:Victoria, British Columbia
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:211721

Position Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for several different aspects as a Landscaper for our customers and clients in both the public and private sector, mainly properly mixing and applying herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides to trees, lawns, shrubs, or botanical crops. The pay rate for this position is $21-$24 per hour depending on experience and education.

Job Duties

Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.

Properly mix chemicals and water in sprayers and apply the pesticides.

Maintain meticulous records, inventory and equipment.

Operate various applicator, adhering to all company and environmental standards.

Manage customer service expectations.

Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.

Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience in Hardscape and Softscape.

Strong knowledge of pesticide applications, spray feeding and basic lawn maintenance.

Strong shrub and plant identification skills.

Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

Valid Drivers' license with a clean driving record.

Clean criminal record check.

Additional Information

$21 - $24 / hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Full time. Year-round employment.

Occasional overtime required.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Excellent Benefits package, RRSP/TFSA and careers advancement opportunities.

Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 monthsof service.

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Davey provides ongoing training.

• Charitable matching gift program.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.