Groundsman/woman

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Various locations
- Landscape maintenance
- Park and recreation sites
- Private residence
**Tasks**:

- 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
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
- Mix and prepare soils
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Clean work area
- Clipping
- Weeding
**Type of product**:

- Seasonal plants
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Coniferous trees
- Ferns
- Perennials
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor mower
- Weed trimmer/edger
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Wellness program