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Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
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Green jobs contritube to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs.
This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Hot
Work setting
- Various locations
- Lawn care company
- Landscape contractor
- Private residence
- Landscape maintenance
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Manage landscaping projects
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Assess the health of lawns
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Apply fertilizers
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Rake and collect refuse
- Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Small engine equipment
- Pick-up truck
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Walking
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Dependability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
