Landscape Technician / Lead Technician

Landscapers By Nature Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,571 - 36,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Health & Wellness benefits

4-day work week

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. is hiring a Landscape and Snow Removal Technician in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves completing grounds maintenance, operating various tools, and fulfilling customer service responsibilities. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience in landscape/construction and effective communication skills. The position is full-time with seasonal fluctuations in workload, offering a great company culture and benefits including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience in the landscape/construction industry preferred.
• Valid, clean Class 5 licence is preferred for higher pay scale; without a licence up to $22.50.
• Ability to operate required equipment and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers.
• Cut grass, trim edges, and perform other lawn-care duties.
• Operate power equipment including lawn mowers and hedge trimmers.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles and tools.

Skills

Customer and quality focus

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Tools

Lawn tractors

Chainsaws

Snow blowers

Job description

Company

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. (LBN) is an established leader in the landscape maintenance and snow removal market in Calgary. We deliver premium landscaping and snow removal services to large apartment and townhome communities.

What we do isn’t really what matters. We have a strong focus on building a team with a great culture, we have a lot of fun, we enjoy working hard as a team in a fast‑growing company, and we are always looking for ways to improve.

Why work with LBN?

• Day work only! 6:30 AM earliest start time (many snow companies work nights, not us!)
• Company‑Paid Health & Wellness benefits (including workwear)
• 4‑day work week (Monday to Thursday) in summer
• 4 shop locations in Calgary to help you work closer to home (SE, SW, NE X2)
• Year‑round work – landscaping in summer, snow removal in winter
• 10+ years in business, team of 50, scholarship programs, and monthly gift‑card prize opportunities
• The best team in the city (world?) with a stellar company culture

Overview

The Landscape and Snow Removal Technician is responsible for completing grounds maintenance service contracts. The position holder will operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Position type: full‑time with seasonal fluctuations – busier during spring/fall, less in the middle of summer and winter. Summer is a 4‑day week (Monday‑Thursday) with occasional Fridays and Saturdays. Winter is on‑call – we work when Mother Nature says we do!

Core Capabilities

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Responsibilities

• Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn‑care duties as directed by crew lead, field supervisor and regional manager
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Perform weeding and other general garden duties
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and/or weeds
• Snow removal in winter
• Operate power equipment including lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chainsaws, and snow blowers
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist crew leads/field supervisors in other work‑related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience in the landscape/construction industry preferred
• Valid, clean Class 5 licence eligible for higher end of pay scale; without a licence up to $22.50
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools safely and responsibly
• Effective communication skills – able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete simple reports, report progress to supervisors
• Time‑management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required for various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team
• Physical ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods and lift over 50 lbs repeatedly during a shift
• Preference for candidates with a valid driver’s licence and safe driving record

Work Conditions

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small‑engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 lbs repeatedly during an entire shift
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles regularly
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Equal Employment Opportunity

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. (LBN) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.