We are seeking experienced, reliable and highly motivated individuals to fill positions for horticulturist or gardener. If you possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive attitude we want you to be part of our company.
Location: ONTARIO, Canada
Pay: $17 - $20 an hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Experience:
Horticultural: 1 year (Preferred)
Education: Secondary School (Preferred)
Licence: G (Required)
Language: English (Preferred)
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Year round positions available to those interested in snow removal in winter.
Only those meeting the requirements will be contacted for an interview.
Location: ONTARIO, Canada
Pay: $17 - $20 an hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Experience:
Horticultural: 1 year (Preferred)
Education: Secondary School (Preferred)
Licence: G (Required)
Language: English (Preferred)
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Job Summary
- Monday to Friday 8 to 12 hours (no long weekend work), but occasional weekend work maybe required throughout the summer and fall.
- Look after garden beds on commercial sites, some sites you be at for 2 days a week
- Cut, trim, blow, pick up litter and other duties as assigned by supervisors or crew leads.
- Operate power equipment not limited to, mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers.
- Pesticide exterminator license or PIC certified spray tech preferred, but willing to train so bed and curb weeds can be sprayed
- Conduct daily inspections on vehicles and equipment, and report any damage or broken equipment.
- Wear job specific PPE and complete a series of on line safety modules.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations.
- Attend a orientation day.
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year related landscape experience.
- Capable of operating required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Possess effective communication skills. You must be able to communicate with clients in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time as well as carry out strenuous physical tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 23 kg repeatedly throughout your shift.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather, such as high heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, wind and cold.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including the occasional weekends.
- Must have your own transportation to our yard.
- Must have a clean G license, and supply a drivers abstract if operating a company vehicle.
- Must have a smart phone with data plan to record daily hours worked on a time clock app.
- Must wear a uniform , this is supplied at half cost to new employees.
Compensation
Salary for Horticulturist/Gardener $17.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience.Year round positions available to those interested in snow removal in winter.
Only those meeting the requirements will be contacted for an interview.
