Full-Time Landscape Worker (Landscape Labourer/Construction Labour/Landscaping) in Toronto
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some high school; Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Not required
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Work Setting
Landscape contractor; Commercial establishment; Private home; Landscape maintenance
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Type of Machinery or Equipment
Sod cutter; Weed trimmer/edger; Roto-tiller; Fork-lift; Backhoe; Front-end loader; 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; Construct walkways and driveways
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety vest; Gloves
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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; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Work Site Environment
Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Dusty; Hot
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver’s licence
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Work Location Information
Urban area; Various locations
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.tdalandscape.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.