Seasonal Lawn Maintenance Staff

We are hiring staff for the upcoming spring and summer season on our Lawn Maintenance crews.

If you enjoy working outside, mowing lawns and making them look nice, and you are an individual who takes pride in the work that you do - we are eager to meet you.

Full-Time positions available from April until October 2024

Duties:

• Spring lawn services (month of April): core aerating, power raking, hand-raking, mowing and fertilizing lawns
• Regular maintenance (May-Oct): Mowing and Trimming (weed whipping), fertilizing, and occasional weeding at residential and commercial properties in Medicine Hat

Regular Hours / Days of Work:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 am – 3:30/4:00 pm. Hours may vary slightly depending on the schedule.
• Full-time hours = Avg. 35 - 40 + hours per week
• Overtime is paid on all hours worked over 8 hours/day.
• 4% vacation pay is included on each cheque.
• Occasional weekends may be required in cases of rain during the week when we need to get caught up – and during the month of April.
• Longer hours may be required during the month of April.

Term of Employment:

• April - October 4
• Preference will be given to candidates who are able to work for the full duration of the term.
• Not suitable for students who are currently in school Monday-Friday

Skills Required:

• Training will be provided, however past experience operating commercial walk behind lawnmowers, core aerator, power rake/de-thatcher, trimmer and leaf blower is an asset.
• A valid class 5 drivers licenseis required as well as a vehicle to get to and from work each day.
• Previous experience and ability to pull a utility trailer is a definite asset.
• Applicants must be able to work outside in all summer conditions: this includes dusty conditions, periods of extreme heat and periods of light rain.
• This is a physically demanding job - especially during the month of April.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Company branded t-shirts are provided and to be worn during shifts.

We strive to maintain each and every property as if it were our own. This means taking the extra minute or two to ensure that each property is freshly manicured, exceeds client expectations and looks "Picture Perfect" when the job is complete.

Ideal candidates should be genuinely interestedin this type of work and be able to follow directions, pay close attention to detail and take pride in the work that they do.

• Starting (training) wage is $17.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• 4% vacation pay is included on each cheque
• Individuals with past work experience in this type of work and those who learn quickly and excel in their skills and ability to perform the duties of the job will be compensated accordingly.

We offer a positive work environment with great staff and management who are easy to work with.

If you are interested in joining our "Picture Perfect" team, please email us your resume.

Anticipated start date is end of March or first week in April - depending on the weather.

Current positions are not suitable for studentswho are in school from Monday - Friday.

Summer positions that are suitable for students, may be posted at a later date.

We thank all applicants, however only those asked for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a vehicle to get to and from work each day?
• Have you ever worked for a lawn care company?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01