Landscape Construction Crew Member

Heartwood Landscaping is looking to hire additional landscape labourers to keep up with our increasing amount of work in high-end residential landscape installations.

For over 40 years, we have been crafting award-winning fine gardens and continue to build Heartwood’s legacy as the region’s premiere landscape firm. The Heartwood Team brings extensive knowledge and experience in residential, commercial and institutional landscape projects.

We are looking for career minded people who have a passion for the work they do. Join our team and work on some of the most unique and creative projects in the Province with a fun and supportive crew

We offer opportunities for training and advancement, allowing crew members to develop their skills and grow within the company.

Previous landscape & construction experience is an asset but not required. Training is provided.

Core Capabilities:

- Customer and quality focus
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Team work
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity

Role The Landscape Labourer 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 labourer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Duties of the position include:

- 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.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete
- 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 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
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

**Requirements**:

- Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry
- 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 read and interpret blueprints and specifications
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks

Pay is based on experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $20.00-$34.00 per hour

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$34.00 per hour

Work remotely
- No

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$34.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- landscaping: 1 year (preferred)

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay