Landscaper Maintenance Worker - Surrey, Canada - Affordable Housing Societies

Affordable Housing Societies

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Job
The Affordable Housing Societies - one of BC's largest not-for-profit affordable housing providers is excited to be seeking an
experienced Landscaper Maintenance Worker for several of our properties.

Reporting to the Property Manager _(with a dotted line to the local Resident Manager,)_ the Landscaper Maintenance Worker
functions as the aesthetic beautifier of the property and grounds. The LMW will provide a landscaped, maintained, safe
environment for residents, visitors, and staff members. The LMW is responsible for the care and condition of the common area
grounds including gardening, planting beds/planters and general site maintenance. The LMW will function as the primary role for
landscaping, safety, and the effective maintenance of the building(s).

About You:

As the LMW you are a positive, detail oriented and passionate professional who wants your work to shine and have gardens
thrive, through excellent management and care of the properties and grounds. You have a strong work ethic and take pride in
living/working in a beautifully constructed and well-maintained and manicured property.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities Include: - Mows grassed areas of the properties weekly in the high season - grass clippings to be mulched or removed

Edges (weed whips) properties during each mowing
Removes and cleans debris on the property on each visit (debris consists of, but is not limited to fallen tree

- limbs/branches, pinecones, and garbage such as pop cans, coffee cups, paper wrappers etc.)

Spring cleanup (consists of pruning as needed, trees, shrubs etc. cleaning grounds and disposing of leaves, debris

- etc.)

Plants Spring Annuals, plants perennials when applicable and as needed
Creates and maintains fertilizer schedule (fertilizing grass in spring/fall and fertilizing garden beds as needed)
Communicates with the Resident Managers regarding machinery maintenance, supplies needed such as tools, mulch

for garden beds, additional plants, and additional work needing a contractor (tree removal, tree/hedge pruning - above0 feet)

Coordinates trades as necessary with direction from Resident Manager
Ensures machinery (lawn mowers & pressure washer) properly winter proofed annually
Uses power blower to clean grounds, walkways, driveways, and common areas
Pressure washes common areas, sidewalks, upper decks, courtyards, and exterior of buildings which are accessible

- without the use of ladders

Fall cleanup (consists of gathering/removing leaves, pruning and removal/disposal of annual flowers; heavy pruning to

- be contracted with Resident Manager approval)

During winter months assists the Resident Managers as needed with snow removal at sites (spreading salt, snow

- removal on stair ways and common sidewalks)

Maintains strong positive tenant relations by promptly responding to tenant requests and inquiries regarding

- maintenance or landscaping and keeping Resident Manager updated on tenant communications

Assists with facilitating the work required to restore rental suites to a good and clean condition in movein/moveout

- process as needed

Ensures curb appeal is consistent with Affordable Housing expectations by maintaining order and appearance of the

common and public areas including vacant units; clearing interior commons areas; keeping grounds, sidewalks,
roadways, and garbage disposal areas clean and free of litter; maintaining the integrity and compliance of recycling
programs

Minor maintenance throughout the sites
Other related duties as required

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: - Knowledge and skill to operate machinery needed for landscape maintenance which include but are not limited to lawn

mowers, weed whips, pressure washers, and air compressors

Knowledge of safe use of standard maintenance tools and equipment

- which are allowed by law to be used to be applied in the applicable jurisdictions)

Some knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act and Municipal/Provincial compliance regulations
Some knowledge of building structures and systems and an ability to recognize and address deficiencies
Good oral communication
Some computer skills including MS Office
Strong work ethic and ability to work unsupervised

**Education, Experience, and Qualifications: - Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Minimum one year of experience as a landscaper or gardener at a commercial property
Experience as a building service maintenance worker considered an asset

**Mandatory Job Requirements: - Valid driver's license (Class 5) and reliable vehicle for travel throughout Lower Mainland

Successfully pass and maintain a Criminal Records Search

We offer a competitive salary, health, and wellness benefits, RRSP contributions, and excellent work-life balance.

**_While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._