Winter Walks Crew
- Amaranth, ON, L9W 0R2, Canada
Position: Snow Removal Walks Crew Member Season: November 15 to April 15, with the option of full-time, year-round employment Location: Meet at our Orangeville shop and take a company truck to sites within 45 minutes Pay: $25.00 plus per hour, based on skill and experience · Part-time · Temporary
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- Position: Snow Removal Walks Crew Member Season: November 15 to April 15, with the option of full-time, year-round employment Location: Meet at our Orangeville shop and take a company truck to sites within 45 minutes Pay: $25.00 plus per hour, based on skill and experience
- Job type
- Part-time · Temporary
- Working hours
- 10 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
❄️ Join Our Winter Walks Crew at Whispering Pines Landscaping
At Whispering Pines Landscaping, we don’t just maintain landscapes, we craft outdoor experiences. All year round, we keep our clients’ properties safe, accessible and looking their best. As industry leaders known for our high standards and innovative approach, we take pride in our people. We support each team member’s growth with hands-on training, career development opportunities and a supportive team culture.
Position: Snow Removal Walks Crew Member Season: November 15 to April 15, with the option of full-time, year-round employment Location: Meet at our Orangeville shop and take a company truck to sites within 45 minutes Pay: $25.00 plus per hour, based on skill and experience
We’re looking for hardworking, dependable people to join our Walks Crew. Our walks crew keeps sidewalks, steps and entrances clear and safe so that people can get where they’re going. If you don’t mind the cold, enjoy physical work and take pride in a job done right, we want to hear from you!
Why Work With Us?
- Stand-by pay of 10 hours per week all season, snow or no snow
- Overtime pay after 44 hours
- Statutory holiday pay after probation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly team-building & company-wide events
- Option for full-time, year-round employment with our landscape team
Plus, for year-round employees:
- Group benefits after 3 months
- Annual profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid apprenticeship & training programs
What You’ll Be Doing
- Respond promptly when called in by our Snow Area Supervisor
- Shovel sidewalks, walkways, steps, ramps and building entrances
- Operate snow blowers to clear walkways quickly and cleanly
- Apply salt and ice melt by hand or with walk-behind spreaders
- Break up and clear ice build-up at entrances and high-traffic areas
- Keep doorways, fire exits and accessible ramps clear at all times
- Work as a team with plow operators to cover each property efficiently
- Return to sites during long or heavy storms to keep them safe
- Keep shovels, blowers and spreaders clean, fuelled and in good working order
- Flag site hazards or extra work needed to the Snow Operations Person
- Keep accurate timecards and site logs for billing
- Follow all safety protocols, including at night and in icy conditions
What We’re Looking For
- Availability for on-call work, including nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
- Reliability: when it snows, you show up
- Ability to do physical work outdoors in cold weather for long shifts, including lifting salt bags
- Experience with snow blowers or snow removal is an asset. We’ll train you!
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Team player with good communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow with the company
We’re Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Employer Whispering Pines Landscaping is committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Join Our Team? 📩 Apply today and help keep our clients safe all winter with Whispering Pines Landscaping!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The crew is responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, and entrances to ensure client safety. They must also operate snow removal equipment and maintain site logs while working in coordination with plow operators.
Requirements
Candidates must be available for on-call work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and possess the physical ability to work outdoors in cold conditions. While experience with snow removal equipment is an asset, the company provides training for motivated individuals.
Skills
- Snow removal
- Shoveling
- Snow blower operation
- Ice management
- Physical stamina
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Stand-by pay
- Overtime pay
- Statutory holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Team-building events
- Group benefits
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid apprenticeship
- Training programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Snow Removal
- Landscaping
- Winter Maintenance
- Snow Blower
- Ice Melt
- Safety Protocols
- On-call
- Physical Labor
- Outdoor Work
- Site Maintenance
- Timecards
- Hazard Reporting
- Teamwork
- Customer Safety