Longview Landscaping is looking for full-time labourer. The job includes landscape maintenance and construction in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, the position transitions to snow removal using a variety of equipment including snow shovels, sweepers, backpack blowers, or snow blowers. At any time of the year, the work schedule is variable based on the weather and may include weekends.
$18 - $25/hour, depending on work ethic and skill level.
Qualifications
No formal education required, previous experience would be considered an asset, but is not required
Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, heavy lifting, physically demanding requiring walking, bending, crouching, kneeling and standing for long periods of time, working long hours. You must be in good physical condition and have the strength to perform the job duties.
Essential Skills
- Take direction
- Work well with others
- Good communication skills
- Multi- tasking
- Punctual
- Assist with landscape maintenance and construction for prolonged periods of time
Work Location Information
Airdrie and Calgary urban areas. A vehicle is not required during the work day. However, due to the variable hours with snow removal, it is recommended that applicants have a vehicle to get to and from work instead of relying on transit.
Specific Skills
- 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
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
Equipment needed
- Cold gear for winter
- Sunglasses or safety glasses and gloves for summer
- Ear protection
- Work boots
- Cell phone
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Experience:
- snow removal: 1 year (preferred)
- landscape construction: 1 year (preferred)
- landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
