Landscaper/gardener

Terra Vie Landscaping is a Red Seal Certified business looking to hire part time / casual (on-call) people to join the team. We are seeking individuals with knowledge of landscape working environments including lawn & garden maintenance. Knowledge of landscape installation is an asset. Details of the position as follows:

- Term of employment: part time or on call (with advance notice), seasonal
- Salary: $20-$28/hour (depending on experience)
- Perks: Lots of opportunity, working with quality tools, being part of an awesome team
- Hours: 8 - 40 hours a week, depending on projects/jobs booked
- Location of work: various locations around the Comox Valley (Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Royston). You may drive to site yourself OR get a ride in the company truck.

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

- **Communication** skills are a must
- Assist with **maintenance and/or installation of landscaped environments** including: lawns, gardens, pruning, hedging, and upkeep other landscape structures such as patios/walkways/etc.
- Safely **operate various tools and equipment** including: lawnmower, line trimmer, hedge trimmer, blower, shovels, rakes, pruners, ladders, wheelbarrows, etc.
- **Perform other manual duties** such as lifting, maintaining tools & equipment
- Assist with **installation or removal **of plants, mulch, soil, woodchips, gravel, rocks
- Moving and **transporting materials **using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, etc
- Assist with **preparation or completion of jobsite** projects/installations
- Read and **interpret specifications** to complete work expectations
- Perform **preventative maintenance on tools and equipment** by conducting inspections, lubricating/equipment care, and maintaining a clean work environment

Safety & Company Duties:

- Ensuring **safety, quality and productivity** of work at sites
- **Wear appropriate** **(PPE) **personal protection equipment when required
- Comply with company policies & procedures
- Maintain and enforce standards of **cleanliness and organization **in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, & jobsites
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a **safe and efficient** manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with local, provincial and WCB guidelines
- Assist with ongoing **training**:

- Communicate with customers in a polite, professional and courteous manner
- Experience with landscaping (**must**)
- Own & use a smart phone/data-enabled device for communication/reporting (**must**)
- Valid driver’s license (**must**)
- Plant knowledge (**must**)
- Ability to drive with a trailer attached (preferred but not essential)
- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete tasks
- Ability to read and interpret instructions & specifications
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work outside & in any weather condition
- Time management skills
- Physically fit with stamina
- Ability to follow safe working procedures
- Observation skills with attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- Courtenay, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Courtenay, BC: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-04
Expected start date: 2023-08-08