Landscape Technician/ General Labour

Webber infrastructure management; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape management company in Canada seeks a summer employee to assist with landscape maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include operating ride-on mowers and ensuring litter control in designated areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This position requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid G Driver's license preferred (or ability to obtain by October 2023).
• Good driving record required.
• Minimum 1-year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the landscapes of clients.
• Operation and maintenance of ride-on mowers.
• Litter control in designated areas.

Skills

Ability to read and understand plans

Strong verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary

Assist in maintaining the landscapes of our clients. This is a summer position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic landscape maintenance such as operation and maintenance of ride‑on mowers and tractor mower equipment, line trimming and pruning and cutting when required.
• Litter control in designated areas.
• Basic maintenance and repair of mowing equipment and attachments.
• Basic small gas tool maintenance of replacement of air filters, blades, cleaning carburettors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand plans, material lists, guidelines and meet timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid G Driver's license preferred, but not required (or ability to obtain by October 2023) to be eligible for winter contract
• Good driving record are required to drive a company vehicle.
• Minimum 1‑year related experience preferred, but not necessary

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

• Capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Working adjacent to high traffic volume highways
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs
• Required to be available for emergency response rotations as needed for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Transportation

• Employees arrive at our Kanata Yard every morning at 6:30am and from there our team will take them to the respected workplace.

Webber is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

START DATE: 04/24/2023