Lawn Maintenance Crew Member / Landscape Construction Crew Member / Horticulturalist - 24 010

Job Description

Our Landscape company has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario for over 30 years. Whether a residential or commercial property, we are devoted to building positive relationships with our clients. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.

Days & Hours of Work: Mon-Fri 6:30am start time, Occasional Saturdays

Benefits provided after probation. Company matching RRSP provided after one year of employment.

Lawn Maintenance Crew Member:

Pay: $19 – $23 per hour, depending on experience

JOB DUTIES:

• Ensure all the necessary equipment is located and properly stored or restrained within the trailer before leaving each site.
• Inspect all equipment confirming that they are greased, fueled appropriately, and in good working order.
• Work on projects with a consistently high standard of quality.
• Run lawn mowers to maintain lawns in a neat and tidy appearance.
• Remove weeds from planting areas, pots, driveways, parking areas, etc.
• Pick up litter before mowing any area.
• Remove grass clippings from hard surfaces as well as planting areas.
• Trim shrubs and trees as required.
• Plant flowers and plants when needed.
• When using power equipment ensure that you have gasoline, mixed gas, or diesel on-site.
• Maintain positive and open communications with the Foreperson, Superintendents, Owners, PMs, General Contractors, etc.
• Will be responsible for various types of work and required to complete tasks assigned by the foreperson.
• Communicate daily with the foreperson and other crew members regarding tasks, schedules, and concerns.

Landscape Construction Crew Member:
Pay: $20 – $25 per hour, depending on experience

JOB DUTIES:

• The job involves lifting, bending, digging, raking, and using a wheelbarrow, shovel, rake, and other tools.
• Ability to dig holes (when needed), place soils, plant trees, and shrubs, etc.
• Trim shrubs and evergreens.

Horticulturalist:
Pay: $23 – $28 per hour, depending on experience/certification

Potential Union Placement after successful probationary period

JOB DUTIES:

Functions of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Train and assist staff to ensure plant material is being installed correctly as per proper horticultural practices.
• Ensure plant material is handled and transported properly to reduce damage and ensure proper tarping techniques are being performed.
• Train and assist staff on how to properly prune and eliminate any potentially hazardous branches.
• Ensure plant material is receiving the proper amount of water and is on a regular water schedule.
• Ensure proper soils and mulches are being used when planting and that the correct depths are being installed.
• Visit various plant nurseries to assess plant material.
• Tag necessary plant material for various landscape projects.
• Visit various maintenance sites and train and ensure proper maintenance techniques are being performed.
• Assist with landscape maintenance, restoration, and design.
• Identify and treat potential pests or diseases.
• Provide plant care advice to other all team members and clients.
• Train and assist with fertilizing sod, plant material, and applying herbicides.
• There will be a physical component to this position (i.e., planting, bending, kneeling)