labourer, landscape

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Private residence

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Tie and secure plants
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls

Area of specialization

• Fences
• Decks

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Will train