Landscaper/labourer - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada - Imperial Horticulture

Imperial Horticulture

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Imperial Horticulture (IH) is committed to a professional approach to our business, we supply first hand care toward quality landscapes through individualized attention.

Our knowledge and first hand approach provide superior one-on-one attention with a personalized touch.

We pride ourselves on creating the best yards and lawns for our clients using topnotch landscaping designs, and with you as a resolute landscaper on our team, we will continue to supply high-quality service.

You will have the opportunity to use your creativity as you aid in bringing landscaping designs to life through stone work, planting, trimming, and mowing, while also strategically placing lawn décor.

You will nurture lawns and plants for our clients through watering, feeding and other necessary tasks to keep them healthy and looking great.

Foster team unity as you work together to build new lawns and manage existing ones while also interacting with clients and using your excellent customer service skills to keep them happy.

LANDSCAPER/LABOURER OVERVIEW

HOURS OF WORK:
Fulltime, Seasonal

SALARY:
$ $21.00 per hour

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
Monday - Friday | Saturdays (optional) | 8am - 6pm

JOB
DESCRIPTION

Ask yourself...Do you have a green thumb? Do you like working outdoors? Are you strong and physically fit? Do you like working with others? We are searching for a talented and resolute landscaper to join our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care for lawns and plants using a variety of tools, including rakes, saws, shovels, trimmers, axes and pruning saws, to ensure they still area esthetically pleasing
Mow the grass using edger's and mowers, keeping it at a best height
Keep plants and flowers healthy by pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and weeding, mulching, and aerating
Plant new grass and foliage following planned designs to create the yard inthe client and/or landscape designer
Monitor the sprinkler system to ensure it regularly waters the lawns and reset it as necessary, as well as water by hand when needed to support the health of the plants
Keep flower beds and garden areas clean by picking up any dead branches and flowers as well as trimming or picking the plants as needed
Aid in placing decorative rocks, stones, statues, and other items around the lawn to ease the completion of the overall aesthetic look
And any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 12 years' experience in a landscaping or grounds keeping role (preference), IH will train all new employees
Must be able to run maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers, and other power equipment needed to perform specific tasks(preference)
Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance(preference)
High diligence with excellent organizational skills(preference)

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Good stamina and physically fit to perform essential duties of job(preference):

Must have own means of transportation to and from Imperial Horticulture(preference)
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions(required)
Personal Protective Equipment Required: CSA approved safety shoes & CSA approved safety eyewear(required)
Must have a driver's license and a clean driving record (required)Must be legally able to work in Canada (required)
Must be over 18 years old (preference)
Grade 12 diploma (preference)

Imperial Horticulture is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Salary:
$16.00-$21.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement: