Landscape Maintenance and Snow Removal Crew Member

Wild Ridge Landscapes • Ottawa, ON

8d • CA$21 - CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

Wild Ridge Landscapes is seeking a crew member to join their award-winning, mid-sized landscape and winter services company. This role involves maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for commercial and residential clients and safely and efficiently completing assigned snow routes with the necessary equipment. The company emphasizes growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a lasting impression on the city.

Requirements

• Experience or training in landscape maintenance, enhancements, or gardening
• Ability to both take and give direction in a team environment
• Must enjoy working outdoors
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work
• Willingness to work in all types of weather and at irregular times
• Winter roles require on-call availability 24-7, with 1 hour response time

Nice To Haves

• Some horticulture training is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Core Values of Wild Ridge Landscapes: Relationships, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, and Creativity
• Grass cutting with riding and push mowers and trimmers
• Execute landscape enhancements project installations such as planting, pruning, mulching, amending soil, grading, and sodding, as instructed by crew leads and managers
• Remove weeds and plant material in small and large scale garden renovations
• Leaf, litter, and debris cleanup required in spring and fall
• Other tasks such as topdressing/overseeding/sodding etc.
• Ensure job sites are clean, safe, and organized throughout project duration
• Use Wild Ridge software for tracking hours and completing health and safety forms etc.
• Responsible for all winter snow clearing and related activities as assigned by Crew Leaders and Supervisors
• Assisting teammates to efficiently clear large areas
• Clearing snow using tools like snowblowers, shovels, and rakes
• Salting and de-icing sidewalks, stairs, driveways, and entrances
• Marking safety hazards on clients' properties with appropriate signage
• Heavy lifting is a requirement and a key part of the job
• Safe handling of gasoline, oils, diesel fuels, grease and other equipment related fluids etc.
• Shop work, vehicle and equipment maintenance activities as assigned

Benefits

• RRSP/DPSP program and Health Spending Account (HSA) for year-round full-time employees
• Guaranteed minimum of 15 hours per week from December through March
• $2/hour bonus for all snow removal work
• Free snacks and regular company events
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Excellent team environment with supportive management
• Opportunities to work year-round
• Free on-site parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed