Groundskeeping Technician

3 months ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Krause Enterprises Full time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language of Work: English
Work Hours: 30 to 50 hours weekly
Educational Requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience Required: 1 to 2 years
Work Environment
  • Outdoor settings
  • Cold or refrigerated conditions
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in landscape construction projects
  • Secure and tie plants
  • Mow lawns
  • Collect and rake debris
  • Remove litter and waste
  • Transport and distribute topsoil and other materials
  • Lay sod or sow seeds
  • Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees
  • Administer fertilizers
  • Excavate cemetery graves
  • Maintain and repair equipment
  • Document daily progress with basic reports
  • Water and care for plants, lawns, and gardens
  • Operate and maintain landscaping equipment
  • Conduct tree removal tasks
  • Clear snow and ice from pathways and parking areas
  • Perform snow maintenance operations, including snowmaking and removal
Equipment Experience
  • Snowplough operation
Relevant Work Experience
  • Snow removal expertise
Transportation and Travel
  • Must have personal transportation
Physical Requirements
  • Fast-paced work environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Ability to handle heavy loads
  • Physically demanding duties
  • Manual dexterity required
  • Frequent walking
  • Bending, crouching, and kneeling
Required Tools and Equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
Personal Attributes
  • Dependable
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Hardworking
Screening Questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you open to relocating for this role?
  • Do you have prior experience in this field?
Workplace Details
  • This position involves travel
Health Benefits
  • Dental coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care coverage
Financial Benefits
  • Life insurance provided
Additional Benefits
  • Free parking available
Diversity and Inclusion
  • We implement hiring practices that promote fairness and discourage discrimination against visible minorities.