Landscaper/labourer

**About us**

JPL Earthworks Inc. is a small business in Edmonton, AB. We are customer-centric, rewarding, fun, and our goal is to help people live enriched lives in their outdoor space and love their landscape..

Our work environment includes:

- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Lively atmosphere

**Landscape labourer**

JPLEarthworks Inc.

Edmonton, AB

$16-25 an hour - Full-time seasonal

**Full Job Description**

**Position**:Landscape labourer

**Organization: JPL Earthworks Inc.**

**Location**:Edmonton, AB.

If you like working outside and getting your hands dirty, have experience building landscapes and operating machines, we'd like to talk to you. We are known for our fun company culture and opportunity to learn and grow.

Our high-performance team is looking for more super stars. Could you be the one? We like to be choosy with who joins our teams. Ask yourself the following questions to help discover a good fit. (Yes is where we want to be)

Am I reliable? Can I get to work on time every day? Do I enjoy working with a team I can learn and grow with - that will challenge me mentally and physically? Do I enjoy working outside? Am I capable of lifting 50+ lbs. throughout an 8-10 hour workday? Do I value creating something that will enrich people's lives?

We have added to our training program this season to encourage career growth and increased opportunities.

JPL Earthworks. Customized landscape construction excellence that enriches your outdoor space and your life. Love your landscape

**Job overview**

The Landscape Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

JPL Earthworks is growing, with minimum annual growth of 15%. We’re always investing in our staff and new equipment, are based in Edmonton and have daily opportunities to create and enrich beautiful outdoor spaces.

**Specific responsibilities**
- Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
- Operate various tools and equipment, including chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Dig ditches or trenches
- Perform land clearing activities
- Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
- Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying
- Assist foreman with job-related tasks
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry preferred
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Time management skills
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time & carry out strenuous physical tasks, ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Able to get to transport to work sites
- Able to lift 100 lbs. without assistance, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity and excellent stamina is required

**You’ll be good at this job if**

You’re organized and adaptable: schedules and circumstances often change no matter how well we plan, so you roll with it with a smile

You’re responsible and dependable, can work with mínimal supervision but know when to ask for assistance

You love being outside rain or shine

You possess excellent problem solving abilities

You’re a high energy individual capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with potential clients, suppliers and contractors

You’re self-aware, can take direct feedback and want to grow personally

You communicate effectively and proactively

You’re accountable and have a mature sense of personal responsibility: you say what you think, make commitments and follow through

You’re inclined to smile and be polite even when you don’t feel like it. We want our customers to love you.

You like to have fun. Some days are tough due to foul weather, project surprises, challenging personalities, or difficult work but you’re skilled at modelling fun no matter what.

You sweat the details. We don’t cut corners and quality is critical.

You want (or think you want) a career in landscaping and not just a summer job

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