nursery labourer

Geoscape Contracting; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscaping is seeking dedicated individuals for seasonal full-time roles. This opportunity involves hands-on work at the physical location, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces. From clearing debris to planting and pruning, your efforts will contribute to beautiful landscapes. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for nature, this position offers a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values reliability and teamwork, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in landscaping.

Benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in landscaping or maintenance.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clear brush and debris from fields and work areas.
• Assist in pruning trees and maintaining gardens.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Organized

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

• Location: 4822 19th Ave. Markham, ON L6C 1M4
• Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Seasonal employment, Full time
• Starts: As soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3225216

Overview

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

Education

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
• Dig up wrapping root balls of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens
• Clean work area
• Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants
• Remove litter and garbage
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Lay sod or seed
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Rake and collect refuse
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is not available
• Own vehicle required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities

Who Can Apply to This Job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

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