Skilled Labourer/ Playground Installer

3 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Habitat Systems Inc. Full time

Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley Areas
Full Time, Permanent, Year Round Work
25+ Year Company

You will be responsible for the installation of high quality playground equipment, site furnishings, sports equipment and playground surfacing at various municipal park and school locations.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- Machine operating experience - skid steer, excavator etc. (mandatory)
- Leadership skills - have lead teams in the past, ideal but not mandatory
- Strong work ethic & mechanical aptitude
- Proficient with a variety of power and hand tools
- Functions well in a team environment (3-6 members/crew)
- Landscape construction or related experience
- Ability to read site drawings & experience with on-site layouts
- Physically Fit
- Self-starter, flexible - and a sense of humor is always great
- Enjoys working outdoors
- A clean driving record & completion of a criminal record check are mandatory items for employment due to our site locations and the type of clients that we work with. We are often on sites where children are present (like at schools) and so professionalism is critical in this role. Our sites are non-smoking environments.

As noted above, you will excel in this position if you have a strong mechanical aptitude, landscaping/carpentry/construction experience, a great work ethic, good problem solving skills, a reasonable level of fitness and your own transportation. For an example of projects we have put in the ground recently, check-out our portfolio page on-line.

**About Us**
We work with schools, landscape architecture firms, community groups, and municipalities on their park, playground and landscape projects. We sell the majority of the commercial playgrounds that you see at local schools and city parks in BC. Habitat Systems was selected as playground company of the year and is an Employee Recommended Workplace.

**Our Location**
Our office is located at 3762 Napier Street in Burnaby (off of Boundary road in between First and Hastings). Our works yard is in Port Kells, Surrey.
- **This position will work on sites throughout the lower mainland & fraser valley_
- (Vancouver to Chilliwack).**_

**Our Hours**
Work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm depending on time of year/sunlight hours.
OT opportunities typically available during the summer months for those interested.

**Perks**
A full benefits package is offered after 3 months. This includes health, dental, eyewear, EAP and more.

**How to Apply**
Please share with us your resume, cover letter & salary expectations.

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

**Salary**: $24.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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