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Job Title: Landscape Labourer
Department: Parkway Landscaping
Reporting To: Landscape Manager
Job Purpose: The Landscape Labourer position will assist the Landscaping team with assembling the quality designs that Parkway Landscaping is known for and turning them into a finished product.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining equipment
- Strong Plant and tree knowledge
- Plant and maintain gardens and lawns
- Construct walkways, patios, walls, fences, decks, posts, etc.
- Ensuring that you are wearing the necessary personal protective equipment at all times
- Conduct preventive maintenance on necessary tools and equipment
- Transport raw materials using wheelbarrows, shovels, carts, etc.
- Complete other tasks assigned to them by management
The Landscape Labourer will be required to work under the direction of management, however they will also have to work under their own initiative as well. Communication with various team members and customers is key to being successful in this position. This job will also require a tolerance to heat due to the greenhouse setting as well as from working outdoors.
Skills and Requirements
- Ability to lift up to and above 50lbs with exceptions
- Adequate physical stamina and endurance
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow direction as well as work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a friendly, ever-growing team
- Demonstrated reliable attitude, honesty, and integrity
- Previous or similar experience an asset but not mandatory
Hours of Work
This position is Seasonal, full time, and will be 5 days a week. This position will run from Mid-April until Mid October. Shifts will typically start at 7am and last until 3pm-5pm Monday to Friday with minimal Saturdays and no Sundays.
Compensation
The pay rate for this position is $18-$21 per hour based on experience. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times regular pay after 44 hours per week.
We look forward to having you join our team!