Horticultural Apprentice

We offer career opportunities that will provide year-round employment, complete with health care benefits and a pension plan, as well as professional development possibilities, including apprenticeships in horticultural technician, stone masonry, and carpentry.

We are seeking a hard-working individual with a commitment to customer service to join our close-knit team of professionals as a
Horticultural Lead Hand this upcoming season

*We do not do snow removal*Summary: The
Horticultural Lead Hand is responsible for aiding the foreperson to execute construction projects, plan labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines.

Typical Hours: 7:00AM - 5 PM Weekdays, increased/decreased as needed

Reports to:
Horticultural Foreperson

Compensation:
$22.66 to $28.84/hr, depending on experience

• Health care benefits
• Pension plan

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problemsolving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity
• Knowledge of plant health
• Strong plant ID

Job Duties:

• Direct and help to train new employees and employees in new positions with company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Install and maintain plants (water, prune, disease/pest identification)
• Complete plant replacements
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in compliance with local and company health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and jobsites
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations

Requirements:

• Completion of high school (some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training would be beneficial)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the landscape or construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Speak, read, and write English

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Requires excellent stamina
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional Saturday work

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$22.66-$28.84 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime

pay

Work Location:
One location

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