Full-Time Labourer, Landscape in Ottawa
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Not applicable; Not required
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Experience
Experience an asset
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Work Setting
Landscape contractor; Commercial establishment; Private home; Institution (hospital, school or church); Landscape maintenance
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Type of Machinery or Equipment
Chain saw; Tractor mower; Weed trimmer/edger; Roto-tiller; Fork-lift; Backhoe; Tractor; Gravel or dump truck; Snow removal truck; Front-end loader; Pick-up truck; Small engine equipment
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Specific Skills
Assist with landscape constructions; Weed, prune and trim trees and plants; Cut grass; Rake/ 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 lawns/gardens; Clear snow (manually, mechanized equipment, truck or scraper); Construct walkways and driveways; Repair and maintain equipment; Write daily basic progress reports
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Work Site Environment
Outdoors; In/on water; At heights; Dangerous; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot
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Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available
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Work Location Information
Various locations; On-site customer service
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information; Continuous learning
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: ritewaylawncare@bellnet.caWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.