Landscape Labourer
Reports to: Landscape Construction Foreman
Summary:
The Landscape Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labour) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape labourer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.
Core Capabilities:
- · Customer and quality focus
- · Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- · Teamwork
- · Excellent problem-solving abilities
- · Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity
Job Duties:
- Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative.
- Demonstrate active participation in regular team meetings.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations and all local health and safety regulations.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
- Communicate to customers in polite and courteous manner.
- Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas.
Assist crew with the following tasks:
- Construct walkways ad patios, walls, fences, decks, posts, etc.
- Dig ditches or trenches and perform land clearing activities.
- Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns.
- Operation of all required tools, including chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects.
- Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating and cleaning on a daily basis.
- ·Periodically operate heavy equipment, including skidsteer, excavator, and loader as directed by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Capable of operating the required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
- Demonstrate basic math skills.
- ·Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete.
various landscape/construction practices.
Work Conditions:
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks.
- 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 including occasional weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Preference given to candidates with one or more years’ experience in the landscape/ construction industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Language:
Work Location: In person
