Landscaper/Labourer- Seasonal
About The Position
This is a seasonal position, typically running from Spring to Fall (approximately 16 weeks, starting in May/June) and continuing after Labour Day until at least Thanksgiving, with potential for extension. The role involves grounds maintenance, article removal, lawn care, re-grading, landscaping, and garden/plant maintenance. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and wants to make a difference in people's lives. This position is customer service-oriented and enthusiastic. The company partners with the GROW Program for New Workers, which offers foundational skills and safety training for success in the landscaping industry.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate light equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and comprehension skills.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Ontario Class G2 Driver’s Licence or higher.
- Previous experience in gardening, landscape, and/or construction.
- Experience working in relationships or partnerships with diverse communities and within contexts where there is a focus and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Conduct spring and fall cleanup, including raking and collecting leaves, mulching leaves, removing litter and emptying trash receptacles, and collecting/disposing of fallen branches and natural debris.
- Support in weather-related cleanup, such as post-storm debris removal and maintaining clear pathways.
- Respectfully remove seasonal decorations, wreaths, and prohibited items in accordance with cemetery regulations, ensuring careful handling, sorting, and appropriate disposal.
- Assist visitors with inquiries related to decoration policies courteously and professionally.
- Operate various mowing equipment, including riding mowers, push and self-propelled mowers, and nylon string trimmers.
- Use leaf blowers and hand rakes to maintain clean and well-groomed grounds.
- Apply grass seed and fertilizer to encourage healthy turf growth.
- Monitor turf health and report any concerns to supervisors.
- Perform minor irrigation tasks, such as adjusting sprinklers and reporting leaks or malfunctions.
- Re-level gravesites using spades, shovels, and hard rakes.
- Apply and distribute topsoil as needed.
- Lay, roll, and maintain sod.
- Assist with the removal of small rocks, boulders, and other obstructions.
- Adjust and level grave markers as needed.
- Assist in light excavation and soil movement to maintain proper grading and drainage.
- Prepare flowers and shrubs, including cultivating and amending soil, raking and leveling garden areas, planting and removing seasonal plants, grooming and deadheading annual flowers, and pruning shrubs.
- Water plants and turf to sustain health.
- Operate appropriate hand tools and small machinery for planting and bed maintenance.
- Identify and report any signs of plant disease or pest infestation.
- Safely operate a variety of groundskeeping tools and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on tools and report repair needs.
- Adhere to workplace safety standards and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and respect when interacting with visitors and community members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
