Landscape Labourer Job Description

Landscape Labourer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Landscape Labourer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Read blue prints and drawings;
  • Operate, maintain and repair landscape and snow removal equipment;
  • Work with teams of employees or contractors;
  • Construct decks, fences and retaining walls;
  • Transport landscaping materials;
  • Perform grounds maintenance;
  • Clear snow off sidewalks and parking lots;
  • Lay sod, cut grass, rake and collect refuse;
  • Maintain work records and logs;
  • Assist with landscape construction under the direction and supervision of landscape foremen/women;
  • Perform other duties as required;
  • Grass cutting and trimming;
  • Attach wires from planted tress to support stakes;
  • Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and tress and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor;
  • Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure; Flexibility with work schedule to meet the needs of the clients.

Requirements:

  • Outdoor in hot/cold temperatures, wind, snow;
  • Teamwork;
  • Proven ability to follow direction, work independently and as part of a team;
  • English oral communication skills;
  • Kneeling, bending, crouching;
  • Manuel dexterity;
  • Physically able to lift heavy items;
  • Tight deadlines;
  • Ability to operate various pieces of equipment;
  • Walking, standing;
  • Ability to distinguish between colours;
  • Hand-eye coordination;
  • Ability to install retaining walls and paving stones;
  • Proven ability to operate and maintain landscape equipment safely and efficiently;
  • Ability to raking, level and grade.