About Staffing® is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a proud BBB Accredited business.
About Staffing has partnered with multiple private clients and property owners throughout the Calgary and surrounding areas to help them find the very best Groundskeepers/Landscapers and Estate Maintenance Professionals to join their teams.
Job ID: 43192
Job Type: Direct Hire
Category: Landscaping
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in seeing the results of your hard work? Whether you’re an experienced groundskeeper, a landscaping professional, or someone who simply enjoys working with your hands and being part of a strong team, we have exciting opportunities with private estates, acreages, and unique properties across the Calgary area.
We are always looking for dependable, hard-working individuals who thrive in outdoor environments and are seeking long-term, permanent opportunities. From maintaining pristine lawns and gardens to operating equipment and tackling seasonal projects, no two days are exactly alike.
If you’re someone who values teamwork, takes pride in a job well done, and enjoys staying active while working in beautiful surroundings, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key job functions are:
- Lawn maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, and sod installation
- Planting and caring for flower beds, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas
- Weed and pest management using environmentally responsible practices
- Operating and maintaining equipment such as ride-on mowers, tractors, trimmers, blowers, trucks, trailers, and other machinery
- Assisting with irrigation systems, water features, and seasonal landscaping projects
- Tree removal, log hauling, wood splitting, and other physically demanding outdoor work
- Basic equipment maintenance and assisting with mechanical troubleshooting
- Maintaining clean, organized workspaces, vehicles, and equipment
- Snow and ice removal during the winter months to ensure safe and accessible grounds
- Collaborating with team members, contractors, and property staff to ensure exceptional property standards
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50-80lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime, weekends, or holidays when required
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and team-first mentality
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Clean criminal background check may be required for certain opportunities
Experience:
- Minimum two years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, property maintenance, snow removal, or related outdoor roles preferred
- Experience operating equipment such as mowers, tractors, skid steers, trailers, and utility vehicles is considered an asset
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to assist with equipment maintenance and repairs are highly valued
- Experience working on acreages, estates, golf courses, parks, or commercial properties is an asset
Skills:
- Reliability—you show up on time and ready to go
- Hard-working, positive attitude and team mentality
- Able to follow instructions and work independently
- Comfortable with physical labour and outdoor conditions
- Strong communication skills
Base Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on experience and the opportunity. Additional compensation and perks may include:
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension or retirement savings plans
- Cell phone or vehicle allowances
- Performance bonuses
- Overtime opportunities
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
Work Hours:
- Full-time permanent opportunities
- Monday to Friday schedules
- 40+ hours per week
- Occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required depending on the season and property requirements
Additional Notes:
- This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have a reliable vehicle to get to and from sites?
Experience:
- Landscaping / Snow Removal: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
