Landscape Worker

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Construction trades, other. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Noisy. Odours. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Urban area. Rural area. Landscape contractor. Remote location. Various locations. Farm. Landscape maintenance. Cemetery or crematorium. Park and recreation sites. Private residence. Shipyards. Campground workers. College or university educational institution/establishment. Landfill. Municipal government. Commercial. Greenhouse. Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Assist with landscape constructions. Tie and secure plants. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. Cut grass. Rake and 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. Repair and maintain equipment. Write daily basic progress reports. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tree removal. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides. Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Roto-tiller. Small engine equipment. Sprayer or duster. Weed trimmer/edger. Area of work experience: Cleaning. Snow removal. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel regularly. Willing to travel overnight. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Maturity. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .