Landscape Technician - Richmond, Canada - Isidore landscapes Inc.

Isidore landscapes Inc.

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Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Landscape Technician

Job description
Isidore Landscapes has been designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes in the lower mainland since 1994. In that time, we've built strong working relationships with construction and development companies, home builders and landscape architects.

Our expertise and passion allows us to interpret, create, install, and maintain varied and complex landscape designs for any size of landscape project.

We offer meaningful career opportunities, where your hard work is recognized and contributions are valued. All of our senior site staff and the majority of our leadership team started in entry-level positions.

Landscape Technician

We are in search of skilled and experienced landscapers to keep up with our increasing amount of commercial and residential landscape installations throughout the lower mainland.

We are looking for career-minded people who have a passion for the work they do. Training is provided.

Be legal to work in Canada
Have a minimum of 1year experience in landscaping or related field of work
Be physically fit and capable of lifting 4080 pounds regularly
Be able and willing to travel to work sites throughout the lower mainland (Having a valid driver's license would be an asset)
Be able to effectively communicate in English
Adhere to company safety standards and policies
Represent Isidore Landscapes positively to contractors & clients
Work as part of a team or independently on the work site

Depending the level of expertise, typical tasks may include:

Machine Operation
Power Tool Operation
Reading Architectural Drawings and Details as instructed by Supervisor
Photo documentation as instructed by Supervisor
Safety documentation as instructed by Supervisor
Communicating with other trades and General Contractor staff
Receive deliveries on site
Intermittent/regular use of company vehicle
Instructing and Supervising other workers

Typical project installations include the following:

Interlocking pavers and paving slabs
Concrete block retaining walls
Excavation, grading and placement of aggregates and soil
Drainage systems
Irrigation systems
Installation of shrubs and trees, green roofs, sod lawns
Exterior carpentry and site furnishings

Starting wage and advancement will be based on:

Experience and knowledge of common landscape and related exterior installations
Ability and experience with common landscape tools such as cutoff saw, compactor
Excavator, skid steer or related machine experience or certification
Reliability, punctuality, professionalism and work ethic
Willingness and ability to learn new skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Adherence to company safety standards and policies
Ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
Attention to detail, quality and efficiency in completing assigned tasks
Willingness to be a part of a collaborative and encouraging team