LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN (NOC 22114)

HML Landscape Design & Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping company is seeking a Landscape Technician in Edmonton. Responsibilities include assessing landscapes, maintaining gardens, and providing horticulture advice. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, valid driver’s license, and are willing to work flexibly. Competitive hourly pay with benefits offered.

Benefits

Year-end bonus

Extended medical benefits after 3 months

Transportation to job sites provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a landscape technician or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CSTS 2020 and Standard First Aid training are assets.

Responsibilities

• Survey and assess landscapes.
• Construct and maintain gardens and parks.
• Provide advice on horticulture and irrigation.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Flexibility

Accuracy

Education

Completion of high school

Enrollment in apprenticeship program

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Overview

Position : Landscape Technician (NOC 22114)

Vacancy : 5

Company : HML CONTRACTING LTD.

Business Information: We are industry leading experts on the safe and quality driven delivery of landscaping projects. Our primary scopes of expertise are landscape design, landscape construction, horticulture, arbor care and landscape maintenance.

Business Address : 54314 Range Road 255, St. Albert, AB, T8T 0T8

Work Location : Same as above and various locations in Edmonton and surrounding areas, Calgary and surrounding areas, and various locations within Alberta depending on where our projects are located.

Type of Employment : Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Survey and assess landscapes.
• Construct and maintain gardens, parks, or other landscaped areas.
• Provide advice to clients regarding horticulture, irrigation, plants and shrubs.
• Assist landscape architects in designing landscaped environments.
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures.
• Visit clients, assess the health of lawns, and apply fertilizer, pesticides and other lawn care products.
• Work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Follow all safety and quality control procedures.
• Participate in site safety meetings.
• Snow removal in the winter.
• Equipment and landscape tools regular maintenance.
• Drive to different job sites to perform job duties.

Job Requirements

Education: Completion of high school is required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience, then a post-secondary education certificate is required OR completion of a two-to four-year apprenticeship program will help to qualify.

Significant experience as a landscape technician. Enrollment in an apprenticeship program is an asset.

Work Conditions and Qualifications

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities : Tight deadlines, combination of sitting, standing, walking, handling heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time, physically demanding, overtime required.

Weight Handling : Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal Suitability : Client focus, team player, flexibility, accuracy.

Work Site Environment : Dusty, noisy, weather conditions (hot, cold), at heights, outdoors.

Licences and Safety Certifications

Licences and Safety Certifications : Valid driver’s license is required.

CSTS 2020 training is an asset.

Standard First Aid training is an asset.

Salary

24.05 - $26.00 per hour, 32 - 60 hours per week.

Benefits

Year-end bonus, extended medical benefits after 3 months 50% paid by the company, transportation (vehicle) from one site to another provided.

Important Information

Work schedule will be 6 days per week. Monday through Friday, the employee’s workday will begin at 7:00 am and end at 5:30 pm. On Saturday, the workday will begin at 7:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. Flexibility on schedule is needed; depending on duties or weather, the employee could start earlier or finish later.

We guarantee 32 hours of work per week. Overtime will be required.

How to Apply

Apply by e-mail to : [e-mail]

Apply by mail to : 54314 Range Road 255, St. Albert, AB, T8T 0T8

Apply on website : http://hmlconstruction.ca