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.

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:

• Client focus.
• 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.