Landscape Crew Member

MHMI - Oakville, ON
Oakville, Ontario

Sakura Gardens

Landscape Crew Member - Based out of Oakville

This candidate is employed full time during the spring and/or summer seasons. Working days are from Monday to Friday and Saturdays during April-June, and some July Saturdays if needed. Education and experience in landscape management not necessary but is an asset.

Main Duties

Garden maintenance – cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, perennial care, pruning
Available for early morning starts to load truck and trailer, and water and weed plant inventory
Near the end of workday load trailer and clean work site, including sweeping and blowing
Operate small equipment like backpack blowers, hedge trimers, etc.
Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
Build gardens – site setup, digging and wheelbarrowing, planting and mulching
Lay flagstone and place armour stone
Learn and expand knowledge of landscape maintenance and garden installation
Take direction and work alongside team leaders and supervisors
Follow on-site health and safety procedures
Use Jobber software to track time and input notes when required

Job Requirements

High school diploma
Landscape experience is an asset
Physically capable of lifting 40 pounds of more, wheelbarrowing, and repetitive tasks
Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
High attention to detail
Team oriented and able to complete all tasks assigned
Problem-solving skills necessary to solve team and/or client issues on site
Hard working and self-motivated
Willingness to work as part of a team
Must provide a valid G2 driver’s license and sometimes provide own transportation to job sites

Miscellaneous Information

Provides own transportation
Basic tools provided for $200 and bought back at the end of summer for $180
Contract signed at start of employment
Staff member so taxes deducted with each paycheque or subcontractor status
Competitive pay with many extra perks! Progression plan established and linked with pay increases

www.sakuragardens.ca