Terms: This is a seasonal, full time job, which requires working days and weekends.

Salary: will be negotiated and depends on the skills and experience of the applicant.

Education: The applicant should have completed high school, some college or technical training.

Experience: at least three years’ experience.

Work Setting: Landscape contractor

Type of Machinery or Equipment: Sod cutter, Fork-lift, Tractor, Gravel or dump truck, Pick-up truck, Small engine equipment

Specific Skills: Assist with landscape constructions, Cart and spread topsoil and other materials, Lay sod or seed, Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees, Apply fertilizers, Construct walkways and driveways, Write daily basic progress reports

Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Safety glasses/goggles

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment: Outdoors

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver’s licence, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Public transportation is not available

Work Location Information: Urban area

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Continuous learning

Other Information: Act as crew leader installing modular block, paving stone, & natural stone; wooden retaining walls; horticultural plantings, sod & excavation work using bobcat & mini excavator.

Profile: for Murray’s Garden Centre and Horticultural Services Ltd.

Horticultural Service Provider, Garden Center, Landscape Contractor, Florist

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Order Number: 4915230

Post date: 2010-03-16