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SalaryLorhill Gardens is a landscape maintenance and design company that focuses on creating and maintaining abundant, healthy and beautiful landscapes. We value clear and kind communication, are efficient in our work and compassionate towards our clients, crew and the natural world.
We provide room for clients to participate in the care of their landscapes in whatever way they choose or are able with maintenance and design programs of all shapes and sizes.
We encourage clients to find joy in the natural world that surrounds them, while we provide the support and care those landscapes need to thrive.
We are efficient in our work and compassionate towards our clients, crew and the natural world.
We challenge ourselves with the joy of a hard days work while building skills and muscles.
Come join our team and help us create and maintain beautiful, thriving outdoor spaces.
Essential Duties:
Being a positive, effective member of the crew
Follow the direction of Crew leader.
Garden maintenance: pruning, weeding, raking, edging, mulching, fertilizing, winter protection, integrated pest management, plant identification.
Installations: site preparation, planting, mulching, watering, permanent edging, tree supports, heavy lifting (25+ lbs).
Crew maintenance: loading and unloading work vehicles and materials, maintaining tools, maintaining a safe and clean shop and work site.
Job Specifications:
Two+ years experience in horticulture preferred, but not required.
Potential and desire to work hard.
Capable of working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Valid G license is an asset.
Ability to work co-cooperatively and communicate clearly with others.
An understanding of small engine operation.
A willingness and desire to develop skills and knowledge while working as a crew.
Must be punctual, efficient, kind and motivated.
A strong knowledge of provincial and federal safety regulations and a commitment to always support safety rules.
Contract length will reflect the landscaping season and candidate start date, varying from 5-9 months.
Compensation: $20.00 - $27.00/hour commensurate with experience
