Landscape Gardener

JOB OPPORTUNITY

SOFTSCAPE CREW MEMBER

Are you a skilled, creative, committed, and self-motivated nature-lover?

Would you like to work on inspired and meaningful projects that support local ecosystems?

Lavish Gardens is an award-winning landscape company - we design, build, and install incredible outdoor features and wild gardens.

If you are passionate about plants... you might be a perfect fit for our softscape team.

Lavish Gardens is able to provide you with career growth and training opportunities.

Landscape Gardener

Summary:

The Landscape Gardener spends their day in gardens surrounded by the beautiful aesthetic of plants and sounds of pollinators where they will assist with all plant installations, garden maintenance, and pond maintenance in accordance with proper horticultural practices and ecological integrity.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Assist in the execution of plant installation projects

• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: some heavy equipment, leaf blowers, edgers, laser levels, measurement equipment, pruning equipment, hand saws, shovels, rakes, pickaxes, hammers, wheelbarrows etc.
• Assist in the construction of water features, walkways, patios, walls, steps, etc. when required
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting daily inspections, lubricating, and cleaning
• Comply with all company policies and regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE along with local health and safety laws/regulations on project sites and the shop/yard
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
• Continued training opportunities to grow a career

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Horticulture training is an asset
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the landscape horticulture industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Speak, read, and write English

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including extreme heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Seasonal (April to November), full-time (Monday to Friday – 40 to 50 working hours including occasional weekend work).Pay: $20-$26/hour based on experience.

If you think you're a great fit for this position, we'd love to hear from you! Send us your resume and tell us why would like to work for Lavish Gardens.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months

Salary: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Retention bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you have a basic knowledge of trees, shrubs, and perennials?
• Can you explain in your own words, what is it about Lavish Gardens Inc., specifically, that makes you think you would be a great fit for our team? You can learn more about our company on our website, www.lavishgardens.ca.

Experience:

• Horticulture and/or Landscaping: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person