Sod laying labourer

Greenhorizons Sod in Caledonia, ON is seeking a self-motivated Sod laying labourer. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. We are offering a Seasonal employment or Full time opportunity.

Job Description

• The candidate must assist with landscape constructions.
• The candidate must weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• The candidate must cut grass.
• The candidate must lay sod or seed.
• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.

Work Site Environment

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

Work Setting

• The candidate must work on a sports field to maintain grounds, manage events, and ensure safety standards.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The applicant should work as a landscape contractor to create and construct large and small projects for residential and commercial properties.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate should work in the landscape maintenance division, the art and vocation of keeping a landscape healthy, clean, safe, and attractive, typically in a garden, yard, park, institutional setting, or estate.
• The candidate must work in park and recreation sites to maintain facilities, organize programs, and support visitor experiences.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• 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 perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• 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 walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to apply

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

By email

taylor@greenhorizonssod.com