Gardener Team Lead/landscaper - Calgary, Canada - Eden Project

Description

THE POSITION

Typically work in crews of 2-3; Weekly responsibilities include: lawn and garden maintenance (yard clean ups, weeding, mowing, shrub trimming, flowers etc), small to medium landscape projects (softscaping: sod, mulch, soil and plant installation).

We also undertake small hardscaping projects (fences, patios, rockwork, raised beds etc). Potential for snow removal work in winter as well.

If hired as
TEAM LEAD, you will have additional day to day responsibilities such as ensuring task lists are completed, driving vehicles, managing equipment, ensuring work quality, keeping records and supervising 1-2 other staff members as required.

ABOUT US:

Small garden and landscaping company focused on quality customer service. Client base focused in central, NW and SW parts of the city, including both formal and informal gardens. We have a loyal customer base (including many high end clients) with specific focus on quality customer service. Preference for organic and natural approaches to landscape management (but not mandatory).

We also operate a small urban farming business.


ABOUT YOU:


INTEREST:

You must be interested and have experience in the landscaping and gardening trade with intention to continue and grow for two or more years.

If you bring your own unique experience, or business initiatives to the company that is a further asset.


EXPERIENCE:
Experience in any garden or landscape position is essential for a team leadership role. Additional experience related to plants, soils, food gardening, lawns, landscape construction, crew leadership, customer service, etc. also an asset.


RESPONSIBLE:

Must be able to work independently and with others; take responsibility for managing task lists and work quality; personable and skilled at customer service.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS:
(helpful but not required):

• Your own truck or other vehicle, garden tools or equipment
• Training or certificates in landscaperelated skills
• Team leadership, business or advertising experience
• Supervision, landscape design.

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED OR IF YOU ARE NOT LOCATED IN CALGARY.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES PHYSICAL LABOUR.

THIS IS NOT A CASUAL OR TEMPORARY POSITION.

THIS IS NOT A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Seasonal


Salary:
$23.00-$28.00 per hour


Application question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle (this would be an asset, not required for employment)? Are you willing to use it for landscaping, including transportation of equipment or tools? What vehicle do you own?

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver's Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person