Landscaper

Horlings Garden Centre; Selwyn; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable greenhouse garden center is seeking a motivated individual for landscape installation and crew supervision. This role requires a valid G driver's license and experience in hardscape and softscape applications. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to manage a team effectively. This seasonal position offers the potential for permanent employment in the future.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in installing hardscape and softscape applications.
• Experience with perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees.
• Punctual and able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times.
• Supervise and manage the landscape crew.
• Ensure all crew members use required safety equipment.
• Communicate effectively with crew, supervisors, and clients.

Skills

Knowledge of hardscape and softscape applications

Excellent attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Customer service experience

Time management

Job description

Horlings Garden Centre - a reputable greenhouse garden centre located in Peterborough offering greenhouse, nursery, landscaping, flower and gardening services. Spread over 5 acres, Horlings garden center offers a wide range of trees, shrubs and flowers for all seasons. With onsite horticulturist and gardening experts, the Horlings Garden Centre is reputed for its quality, services and trust. Please visit us at horlingsgarden.com for more details.

Landscaping is about more than just making a yard beautiful. Landscape design is about transforming your yard into beautiful retreat while minimizing the impact human activities have on the plants and the environment in your yard. While adding plants can significantly improve the look of your yard, the true value of landscape design lies beyond aesthetic improvements.

Our team is more than capable of drawing something up for you and we love to collaborate and make ideas come to life.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-driven and detail oriented individual with great ability to multitask and prioritize. You will beresponsible for the installationof landscape and hardscape projects with great precision and business minded efficiency. Must communicate well with all crew members, supervisors, and clientele. A valid G driver's license with a clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times
• Supervise and manage landscape crew
• Ensure that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment
• Ensure that all instillation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Supervise all crew members during the performance of their assigned work
• Communicate well with all crew members, supervisors and clientele
• Monitor all tools, equipment and machinery for needed maintenance
• Train crew members to the best of company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape and softscape applications
• Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens and trees; identification and cultural requirements
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast paced and fun environment
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management, punctual with ability to prioritize

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have:

• Expected to have knowledge in general construction aspects ranging from planting, brick,stone and carpentry
• Customer service experience and knowledge
• Valid G driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to work Monday - Friday

Additional Information

Seasonal positions available.

This position is a temporary contract with the potential of an opportunity for permanent employment in the future.