Landscape Labourer

*Position is available immediately. *

*Do you love helping others beautify their space while learning valuable skills and techniques?*

*Sipkens Nurseries is hiring 1 Landscape Labourer who will be responsible for planting, installing and maintaining customer gardens and lawns through the use of various tools and machinery with a priority on customer service, efficiency and safety. This person will desire to work in a team environment, have a strong work ethic, and be detail oriented. *

*Responsibilities:*

* Install rock gardens, ponds, patios, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, water features, lighting and planters
* Spread top soil; lay sod; plant flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees
* Perform fall and spring clean-up; weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees; and execute other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor/manager
* Edge around flower beds, walkways, and walls
* Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes
* Decorate gardens with stones and pavers
* Ensure job sites are cleaned of all debris and materials before leaving the client?s property
* Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment
* Clean working areas and maintain tools and equipment

*Requirements:*

* Experience an asset
* No education required
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
* Ability to take instruction
* Ability to work in a team
* Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

*Working Conditions:*

* Fast-paced environment
* Outdoor; varying weather conditions
* Handling heavy loads
* Physically demanding; Bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting

Job Type: Full-time seasonal

_As a retail garden centre we require availability of some holidays and occasional Saturdays during the busy seasons._

Email resume to:

hr@sipkensnurseries.com
Human Resources
3261 London Line
Wyoming, ON
N0N 1T0
519-542-8353

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person