landscape worker

Government of Canada; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in New Brunswick is seeking candidates for a landscape construction role. Responsibilities include assisting in landscape constructions, maintaining plants, and operating equipment in an outdoor setting. No formal degree is required, but candidates must be dependable and physically capable of handling repetitive tasks. This full-time position requires work to be done on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Must have client-focused skills and be dependable.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and handle heavy loads.
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
• Cut grass and rake refuse.
• Remove litter and garbage.
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Chain saw

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor mower

Weed trimmer/edger

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Apply fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer/edger

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player