Full-Time Landscape Labourer in Toronto
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Some university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification; Not applicable; Not required
Experience
Experience an asset
Work Setting
Landscape contractor; Commercial establishment; Private home; Institution (hospital, school or church); Landscape maintenance
Type of Machinery or Equipment
Chain saw; Tractor mower; Sod cutter; Weed trimmer/edger; Roto-tiller; Backhoe; Tractor; Gravel or dump truck; Snow removal truck; Front-end loader; Pick-up truck; Small engine equipment
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
Own Tools/Equipment
Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety harness; Gloves; Mask; Cellular phone
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
Work Site Environment
Outdoors; Confined spaces; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is available
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Urban area; Remote location; On-site customer service
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: tony@drlandscape.comWe 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.