landscape labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Landscape contractor
• Landscape maintenance
• Trade work

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Apply fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
• Tree removal

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Gravel or dump truck
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer / edger
• Skidsteer

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Mask
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Creativity
• Hardworking
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?