landscape worker

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Cold / refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Landscape contractor
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Park and recreation sites

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Rake and collect refuse
• 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

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Skidsteer

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety vest
• Cellular phone
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job