maintenance worker, parks

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Golf course
• Landscape contractor
• Landscape maintenance
• Park and recreation sites

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• 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
• Apply fertilizers
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
• Tree removal

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer / edger

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities