Landscape Technician

Landscape Technician

Job description

Isidore Landscapes has been designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes in the lower mainland since 1994. In that time, we’ve built strong working relationships with construction and development companies, home builders and landscape architects. Our expertise and passion allows us to interpret, create, install, and maintain varied and complex landscape designs for any size of landscape project.

We offer meaningful career opportunities, where your hard work is recognized and contributions are valued. All of our senior site staff and the majority of our leadership team started in entry-level positions.

Landscape Technician

We are in search of skilled and experienced landscapers to keep up for a 3 -month temporary hire that will be starting at Cedar Ridge for October 3, 2023.
- Be legal to work in Canada
- Have a minimum of 2-3 year experience in landscaping or related field of work
- Be physically fit and capable of lifting 40-80 pounds regularly
- Be living in Nanaimo (Having a valid driver’s license would be an asset)
- Be able to effectively communicate in English
- Adhere to company safety standards and policies
- Represent Isidore Landscapes positively to contractors & clients
- Work as part of a team or independently on the work site

Depending the level of expertise, typical tasks may include:

- Machine Operation
- Power Tool Operation
- Reading Architectural Drawings and Details as instructed by Supervisor
- Photo documentation as instructed by Supervisor
- Safety documentation as instructed by Supervisor
- Communicating with other trades and General Contractor staff
- Receive deliveries on site

Typical project installations include the following:

- Interlocking pavers and paving slabs
- Concrete block retaining walls
- Excavation, grading and placement of aggregates and soil
- Drainage systems
- Irrigation systems
- Installation of shrubs and trees, green roofs, sod lawns
- Exterior carpentry and site furnishings

Starting wage and advancement will be based on:

- Experience and knowledge of common landscape and related exterior installations
- Ability and experience with common landscape tools such as cut-off saw, compactor
- Excavator, skid steer or related machine experience or certification
- Reliability, punctuality, professionalism and work ethic
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Adherence to company safety standards and policies
- Ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
- Attention to detail, quality and efficiency in completing assigned tasks
- Willingness to be a part of a collaborative and encouraging team

Expected Start Date: Immediately

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.00- $33.00

Isidore Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer.