Landscape Technician - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - The Green Man Landscape Services
The Green Man Landscape Services
Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
About us
Our company is a small business in Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC. We are professional, customer-centric, supportive, and our goal is to create and maintain the awsome outdoors.
Our work environment includes:
- Onthejob training
- Company perks
The Landscape Technician is responsible for a variety of job tasks (including physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction and landscape maintenance projects.
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 hardscape and softscape landscape constructionand Maintenance
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assist with landscape constructions
- Construct rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick
- Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs
- Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants
- Cart and spread topsoil and other required materials
- Lay sod or seed; grading (soil); and tree staking
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks
- Perform lawn maintenance using lawn mowers, trimmers, and weed eaters
- Build scaffolds
- Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting
- Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop + equipment
- Conduct safety inspections of tools and equipment
- Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs
- 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
- Landscape Technician Certificate or minimum 3rd year apprentice
- Minimum 2 years' experience in the construction of rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick
- Ability to survey and assess designated sites
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Plant knowledge and identification, and experience in plant care
- Competent in the use of power tools (quick cut saws, chain saws, plate tampers, power wheel barrows, skills saws, sod cutter, sprayer or duster, rototiller, drills, ladders, etc.)
- 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
- 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
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 and occasional weekend work
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary:
$28.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Automobile allowance
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Landscaping: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location:
One location