Gardener/horticulturist

**Overview**
- **Languages**

English
- **Education**

Must have horticulture training/schooling
- **Experience**

1 year to less than 2 years
- **Work site environment**

Outdoors

**Responsibilities**
- **Tasks**

Must have excellent knowledge of native plants, perennials, annuals and shrubbery

Must be able to identify and treat any health issues with any and all work-related plant material

The position will require the accepted applicant to lead his or her own crew

Will be required to oversee, maintain and plan out annual flower planting on commercial and residential gardens

Will be required to have contact with existing clients - (homeowners and businesses) to discuss all maintenance related questions

Must be able to plan, design or re-design client’s gardens if required

Must be able to keep detailed track of all work done on worksheets provided

Must have basic knowledge and ability to maintain work vehicle
- **Supervision**

3-4 people

**Experience and Specialization**
- **Equipment and machinery experience**

Chain saw

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter
- **Area of specialization**

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Design

Landscape construction
- **Additional information**

**Security and safety**

Driver's validity license check

**Transportation/travel information**

Valid driver's license

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**

Physically demanding Attention to detail

Bending, crouching, kneeling

**Own tools/equipment**

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

**Personal suitability**

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player
- **Benefits**

**Financial benefits**

Bonus

Gratuities

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

Work Location: In person