Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and process equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
- Supervise crew members
- Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
- Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work
- Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves
- Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
- Maintain inventory of equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Lay sod or seed
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
- Cut grass
- Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Pick up and deliver materials
- Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
- Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
- Weeding
Supervision
- 3-4 people
- Small engine and equipment mechanics
Experience and specialization
Type of product
Instrument experience
- Mechanical
- Precision measuring instrument
Equipment and machinery experience
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
- Hydraulic system
Vehicle and equipment experience
Area of work experience
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
- Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
