Landscape Technician & Winter Equipment Operator (Year-Round, Multi-Division)

Kootenay Lawn Doctor Inc.; Cranbrook; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable year-round income

Competitive pay

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Gear allowance

Career advancement

Job summary

Kootenay Lawn Doctor, Mow and Snow Land Services, and Blue Spruce Landscapes seek a Landscape Technician / Winter Equipment Operator for year-round work in Fernie, Sparwood, Cranbrook, BC. The role blends lawn care, hardscaping, and commercial snow removal, with competitive hourly wages and stable full-time hours across all seasons.

The position emphasizes versatility, mechanical aptitude, and licensing, offering a path to career advancement and consistently active duties throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy and light landscape equipment (skid steers, mini-excavators, loaders, plow trucks).
• Mechanical aptitude with small engines and routine maintenance.
• Valid BC driver’s license with clean record; heavy trailer endorsement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment year-round across divisions for landscaping and snow removal.
• Support lawn care routes and landscape construction projects in spring/summer.
• 岗位于冬季切换至商用铲雪车与装载机执行清理任务，保证物业安全。

Skills

Skid steer operation

Mini-excavator operation

Loader operation

Commercial plow trucks

Preventative maintenance

Tools

Pumps and spray booms

Job description

Job Title: Landscape Technician & Winter Equipment Operator (Year-Round, Multi-Division)
Company: Kootenay Lawn Doctor, Mow and Snow Land Services, Blue Spruce Landscapes
Location: Fernie, Sparwood, Cranbrook, BC
Wage: $25.00 – $32.50 per hour (Based on experience)
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round (Permanent, No Seasonal Layoffs)

About Us:

We have united the forces of Kootenay Lawn Doctor Mow & Snow Land Services and Blue Spruce Landscapes to build the Kootenay's premier year-round landscape construction, landscape maintenance, and commercial snow removal team. We deliver high-end, artisan-level results to our clients and provide a rewarding, stable, and highly professional career path for our staff.

The Position:

Are you tired of the seasonal landscaping layoff cycle? We are looking for a skilled, versatile, and mechanically inclined Landscape Technician / Winter Equipment Operator.

This is a dynamic, multi-division role; In the spring and summer, opportunities exist across our divisions: leading Lawn Doctorchemical application routes, operating commercial mowers for our Mow & Snow fleet, and running mini-excavators or bobcats to build high-end hardscapes with Blue Spruce Landscapes. In the winter, you will pivot directly into operating our commercial snow plow trucks and wheel loaders to keep our clients' premier commercial and residential properties clear and safe.

What We Offer:

• Stable Year-Round Income: Permanent, Full-Time hours across all four seasons—no seasonal downtime.
• Competitive Pay: $25.00 to $32.50 per hour depending on your experience and active licensing.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Company Health & Wellness Spending Account.
• Gear Allowance: Annual clothing and boot allowances to keep you fully protected from the Kootenay elements.
• Career Advancement: Paid training opportunities to upgrade your technical trade certifications.

What You Bring:

• Machine Competency: Proven experience running skid steers, mini-excavators, loaders, and commercial plow trucks.
• Mechanical Aptitude: You know your way around pumps, spray booms, small engines, and heavy equipment mechanics. You excel at preventative maintenance and field troubleshooting.
• Valid Licensing: A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract (Code 20 Heavy Trailer Endorsement is a major asset).
• Schedule Flexibility: Ready to work flexible hours, including early morning spray windows or late-night storm shifts during heavy winter snow events.