Landscape Technician

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 657971428
  • Posted Date: Apr 30, 2024
  • Closing Date: Jul 15, 2024
  • Company: Rhino Designs
  • Category: Landscape & Carpentry
  • Business Location:Lumby, British Columbia, Canada
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Job Details

  • Experience: Not required
  • Opening Positions: 2
  • Remuneration: $23.00 to $30.00 per hour (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: High school graduation certificate
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

Tasks

  • Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
  • Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
  • Plant and move trees
  • Tree removal
  • Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
  • Repair and maintain equipment
  • Remove litter and garbage
  • Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
  • Lay sod or seed
  • Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
  • Assist with landscape constructions
  • Rake and collect refuse
  • Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
  • Tie and secure plants

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Own transportation
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Walking
  • Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Hardworking
  • Positive attitude
  • Quick learner
  • Maturity

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Transportation provided by employer
  • Parking available
  • Variable or compressed work week