Landscaper lead hand

Jacob's Gardenscape in Carlisle, ON is seeking a self-motivated Landscaper lead hand. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. The schedule involves Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must plan the incorporation of landscape structures.
• The candidate must read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements.
• The candidate must trim trees to achieve desired pruning objectives, such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, or vista pruning.
• The candidate must estimate costs.
• The candidate must survey and assess designated sites.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must apply lawn care products such as fertilizers and pesticides.
• The candidate must apply various treatments to trees, such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting treatment solutions.
• The candidate must assess the health of lawns.
• The candidate must examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease.
• The candidate must plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental, and other purposes.
• The candidate must plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• The candidate must plant and move trees.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be punctual.

Work Site Environment

• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a fuel allowance to cover gasoline expenses.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

jacobsgardenscape@gmail.com

• Job reference number GL-2
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?