General Labourer - Landscaping

Job summary

Assist with landscape construction and maintenance, including planting, weeding, pruning, trimming, raking, and spreading topsoil. Water and care for plants and lawns, remove refuse, and operate, repair, and maintain landscaping equipment.

Job details

Overview Languages English or French Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors At heights Wet/damp Noisy Cold/refrigerated Dusty Hot Work setting Urban area Landscape contractor Various locations Landscape maintenance Park and recreation sites Municipal government Commercial Responsibilities Tasks Assist with landscape constructions Tie and secure plants Weed, prune and trim trees and plants Rake and collect refuse Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Repair and maintain equipment Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Area of work experience Cleaning Snow removal Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment Safety equipment/gear Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Hardworking Maturity Resourcefulness Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Assist with landscape construction and maintenance, including planting, weeding, pruning, trimming, raking, and spreading topsoil. Water and care for plants and lawns, remove refuse, and operate, repair, and maintain landscaping equipment.

Requirements

Requires one to less than two years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. The role involves physically demanding outdoor work, handling heavy loads, and using landscaping equipment, including pickup trucks and small-engine equipment.

Listed skills

• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Landscape Construction
• Plant Care
• Weeding
• Pruning
• Tree Trimming
• Raking
• Refuse Collection
• Topsoil Spreading
• Equipment Repair and Maintenance
• Lawn and Garden Watering
• Landscape Equipment Operation
• Snow Removal
• Small Engine Equipment
• Physical Stamina
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Sports & Recreation

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