Landscape Construction Lead Hand - Waterdown, Canada - Higgins Hardscape Inc

Higgins Hardscape Inc
Higgins Hardscape Inc
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Waterdown, Canada

1 week ago

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Description
Higgins Hardscape is a passionate team of dedicated landscape professionals looking to expand our crew. We have a centrally-located shop just minutes from Waterdown. If you are looking for a career, not just a job, we offer exciting growth opportunities.


What We Are Looking For:


  • Seeking a fulltime yearround worker with interest in working during all 4 seasons.
  • Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
  • Goal oriented and passionate about the landscape industry.
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative.
  • Have the willingness to learn, grow and develop skills.
  • Ability to drive truck and trailer.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
While working for Higgins Hardscape, you will be responsible to perform a variety of
duties and responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Works in unison and under the direct supervision of the Construction Foreman
  • Grading, gravel installation, sod laying, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, trenching, stone work installation, interlock pavers installation.
  • Grading, gravel installation, sod laying, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, trenching, stone work installation, interlock pavers installation.
  • Build retaining walls, paths and patios, build structures according to landscaping designs, flagstone, armor stones and steps.
  • Operating equipment and machinery such as: tampers, concrete saws, excavators, skidsteer, carpentry tools, chop saw, table saw, basic hand tools, plow trucks and salters.
  • Carry out foundation work, such as laying drainage or installing irrigation systems, as directed
  • Reshape the landscape with slopes or terraces and create special features such as rock gardens, ponds, fountains and ornamental garden, as directed
  • Assist with lawn area grading via digging, trenching and excavating

Qualifications and Experience:


  • Minimum of 12 years working in the landscape construction field doing interlocking, stone work, deck and fence construction
  • Must have valid & clean G class drivers license
  • Your own Transportation to get to and from our shop in Waterdown

Wages and Work Perks:


  • Competitive wages will be determined based on experience.
- $19-$36+ per hour

  • Attractive benefits package
  • Option of salary based pay
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Company paid health benefits
  • RRSP program with company contribution
  • Safe & healthy work environment
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Company paid uniforms
  • Bonuses (year end & attendance)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$18.00-$32.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Experience:

- lead hand: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person

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