Gardener - Mount Albert, Canada - Terra Opus Group

Description

Job Summary:
Perform manual duties to maintain well cared for and attractive landscaped areas for residential and commercial properties.


Why work at Terra-Opus:
Are you ready to be a fundamental part of our Landscape Maintenance team at Terra

• Opus Group? Guided by trust, respect and inclusion, our awardwinning team offers approachable leadership and values our team members through fair compensation and opportunities for growth.

Salary:
$ $21.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental Care
• Extended Health care
• Vision care
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Company Events
• Onsite parking

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Job Requirements:
All Terra Opus Group staff members need to be prepared to attend our Mount Albert yard location at 630am Monday to Friday


Responsibilities:

• Weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees, spread soil/mulch, plant flowers, fall and spring cleanup and perform other maintenance duties as directed by foreman/supervisor/manager;
• Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment and following Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) for safe handling of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and other dangerous chemicals;
• Clean working areas and maintain tools and equipment.

Tools & Equipment:

• Hedge shears, pruning saws, string & bush trimmers, power blowers, etc.
• Hand tools such as shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, picks, pruning shears, handheld and hoseend sprayers, soil cultivators, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Driving a pick up truck and covered trailer an asset but not required
• Reading: WHMIS labels, equipment manuals, complete logs and incident reports, job
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials
• Ability to work in diverse weather conditions i.e. wet and/or humid conditions; hot or cold weather

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$19.00-$21.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Work Location:
In person