Seasonal Landscaper

Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 60 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
or equivalent experience Work site environment
Odours
At heights
Noisy
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Work setting
Construction company
Urban area
Rural area
Remote location
Various locations
Landscape contractor
Golf course
Residential
Private company, corporation or industry
Municipal government
Tennis court
Private residence
Tasks
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
Plant and move trees
Repair and maintain equipment
Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
Lay sod or seed
Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
Assist with landscape constructions
Apply fertilizers
Type of heavy equipment operated
~ Front end loader

Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Institutional construction
Park and recreation sites
Restoration and preservation projects
Cemetery or crematorium
Sports field
Equipment and machinery experience
Sprayer or duster
Sod cutter
Small engine equipment
Pick-up truck
Chain saw
Forklift
Construction specialization
Fieldstone paths
Interlocking brick
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
Retaining walls
Rock gardens
Stone garden walls
Area of specialization
Landscape construction
Plant knowledge and identification
Horticulture
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Hand-eye co-ordination
Walking
Tight deadlines
Own tools/equipment
~ Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Dependability
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Parking available