Yard Operations/delivery Driver

**Join our team**

Windermere Garden Centre is nestled in picturesque Muskoka. We are not only a hub for cultivating natural beauty but also a welcoming community that values diversity and growth. We take pride in creating and maintaining stunning landscapes that reflect the essence of Muskoka's charm.

**Job Overview**:
**Responsibilities**

**Grounds Maintenance**:

- Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the Garden Centre's outdoor areas, including walkways, parking lots, and display areas.
- Perform grass cutting and lawn maintenance to maintain well-groomed appearance.

**Deliveries**:

- Complete deliveries between our garden center's and to customers promptly and efficiently.
- Load and unload delivery trucks with accuracy, ensuring the safe transport of products.

**Tractor Operation**:

- Safely operate tractors and other equipment to load customer vehicles and move materials around the Garden Centre.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on tractors and report any issues to the supervisor.

**General Maintenance**:

- Contribute to general maintenance tasks, such as repairing structures and performing minor repairs as needed.

**Team Collaboration**:

- Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Assist colleagues in various tasks during peak periods or special events.

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to operate tractors and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
- Must be a confident driver with a clean driving record. You will be trained to drive both cube vans and mini-dumps.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach.
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of outdoor work, including lifting and carrying heavy items.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

**Benefits**
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Discounts on garden products
- A supportive and collaborative team environment that values diversity and encourages personal and professional growth
- The opportunity to work outside surrounded by the beauty of Muskoka

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- Utterson, ON P0B 1M0 (required)

Work Location: In person