landscape worker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks:
- Assist with landscape constructions.
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
- Cut grass.
- Rake and collect refuse.
- Remove litter and garbage.
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
- Lay sod or seed.
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees.
- Repair and maintain equipment.
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
- Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability:
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Creativity.
- Hardworking.
- Maturity.
- Resourcefulness.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Support for youths:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.