Do you like working outdoors? enjoy variety? problem-solving? being as part of a fun hardworking team and also working independently? and the opportunity to grow within an innovative small company?
We are looking for a reliable Horticulture & Maintenance Assistant, with the desire to eventually lead their own team(s). Some experience is considered an asset - willingness to learn. Career-minded individuals (love what you do)
Location of work: Vancouver, and surrounding areas
Job Duties:
Garden Install & Maintenance - Assist with
- Maintaining the good health and presentation of gardens
- Pruning of ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges, weeding and bed work, plant care, fertilizing, mulching and soil amendments, lawn care (mowing, weeding and line trimming), and pest and disease control
- Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting
- Ensure to report on property performance to Horticulture & Maintenance Manager
- Clean and maintain hard surfaces, as well as all hardscape and paved areas
- Conduct minor repairs for irrigation and lighting
- Plant installation and garden renovations when required
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
- When required: support landscape installation crews with construction labour (i.e. walls, walkways, driveways, patios, lawns, gardens etc.)
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid BC driver’s license
- Must possess steel toes, rain gear and secateurs
- Must have effective communication skills (both verbal and written) in English
- Must have physical attributes, strong work ethic and stamina to meet the physically demanding nature of the role - the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail - with good analytical and problem-solving skills
- High energy and enthusiasm - and happy to work outside in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold (rain or shine!)
- Competent in the safe and responsible use of power tools and equipment - Must adhere to WorkSafe practices and policies
Selection Criteria:
- Ideal candidate has 2-3 years experience in maintenance and soft scape installation
- Horticulture Diploma, Certified Landscape Technician or working towards Red Seal considered an asset
- Knowledge of horticultural matters, plants, and plant identification skills considered an asset
- Landscape maintenance experience on large, high-end properties considered an asset
- Knowledge of basic irrigation repairs - and other specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment considered an asset
- Knowledge and experience in the landscape hardscape aspects considered an asset
- Knowledge of LMN time is considered an asset
Work Remotely
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week
Pay: $19.00-$27.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Gardeners: 1 year (preferred)
Expected start date: 2022-02-25
