Reports to: Landscape Construction Supervisor
Purpose:
The landscaper labourer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. You will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.
The Company:
Evergreen Landscaping is one of the top landscaping service companies in North Bay and surrounding areas. We provide landscaping services to home owners, apartment complexes, commercial buildings and municipalities. Development of employee aspirations, skills, and job stability are important to Evergreen Landscaping to create long lasting careers for its employees, not just temporary jobs. Landscaping work is ideal for those with a creative flair and an eye for design.
Detail Overview of Responsibilities:
Positive Team Player:
- Work safely and in a responsible manner, with keen participation and initiative
- Demonstrate continuous growth through personal goal achievement
- Comply with all company policies and regulations and local health and safety regulations
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
- Communicate to customers in a polite and courteous manner
- Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
Efficiently Produce Work:
- Assist in the construction of interlock driveways, walkways and patios. As well as interlock walls, installing fences, building decks etc.
- Dig ditches or trenches and perform land clearing activities
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
- Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/ carrying
- Operate various tools including: chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Coordinate with Landscaper construction supervisor to ensure client's expectations are met
- Assist in hardscape construction projects, including building retaining walls, patios, and walkways
Key Success Behaviors, Skills and Requirements:
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Highly alert and demonstrates problem solving skills
- Driven to improve efficiencies, with ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Pay close attention to detail, critical thinker
- Structured in organization and time management, demonstrating initiative
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written in English)
- Demonstrate basic math skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Perform work quickly and efficiently, demanding excellence in quality of work
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- Desire to embrace and use technology
Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years experience in the Landscape/construction industry preferred
- Pay will be determined based on level of experience. Range for hourly wage is $18-$25.
- Strong knowledge of landscaping management, maintenance, and design
- Must have a valid drivers license and able to get to our shop and jobsites independently
Work Conditions:
- 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 heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
- Flexible working hours; could include weekend work, long hours, and work outside of 7:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. time frame as required.
- Various jobsites throughout the North Bay and surrounding areas
Please apply by sending your Cover Letter and Resume via e-mail to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Experience:
- Landscape construction: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
