Horticulturist/floral Display - Toronto, Canada - Allweather Landscape

Allweather Landscape

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

HORTICULTURIST/FLORAL DISPLAY

$24-$30
Allweather Landscape is a Toronto based firm, providing award winning, design, build and maintenance services since 1981. We are passionate about enhancing the landscape experience and continuing to be an industry leader.

We are committed to providing an enriching team environment through motivation, personal and professional growth, fair compensation and continued educational opportunities.

Core Capabilities:

Customer and quality focus
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Team work
Excellent problem solving abilities
Responsibility and dependability
Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

Responsible for managing enhancements projects
Seasonal floral display design and planting
Survey and assess designated projects and job sites
Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens
Plan job in an effective manner to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture
Must hold a valid 'G' driver's license
Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment
Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock
Spread top soil and lay sod
Plant fertilization and watering
Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
General lawn and garden maintenance
Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, electric clippers, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop + equipment
Assist with landscape constructions when needed
Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs using LMN time
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
Comply with all company policies and regulations
Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

Completion of college, vocational, or technical training
Horticulturist Trade Certification or Lawn Gardener Trade Certification
Minimum 12 years of experience
Plant knowledge and identification, specifically trees, shrubs, and perennials
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Physically fit with strong stamina
Basic measurement and calculation skills
Ability to follow safe working procedures
Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
Speak, read, and write English
Must possess a valid driver's license
Computer skills an asset

Work Conditions:

Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Requires good manual dexterity
Excellent stamina is required
Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work