Garden Labourer

**Purpose**:
The Garden Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to assist with landscape maintenance and completion of construction projects. The garden laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks. This position will entail the following:

- Digging with various tools, heavy lifting to prep gardens for the upcoming season, weeding, transplanting and thinning of annuals, perennials and shrubs.
- Laying of sod or artificial grass, and build framework of indoor floral displays, or prepare outdoor display beds according to work plan.
- Transplant plants from growing area to display beds, or place potted plants in beds according to work plans.
- Attend to display beds to maintain health of plants and beauty of display.
- May mow lawns, prune trees, and perform other duties to maintain grounds.

We require a person with personal or professional gardening experience. A driver's license is required, and must possess the ability to get to and from work (Astorville area) and various job sites on a daily basis.

**The Company**:
Evergreen Landscaping is one of the top landscaping service companies in North Bay and surrounding areas. We provide landscaping services to home owners, apartment complexes, commercial buildings and municipalities. Development of employee aspirations, skills, and job stability are important to Evergreen Landscaping in order to create careers for its employees, not just temporary jobs.

**Detail Overview of Responsibilities**:

- **Positive Team Player**:_
- Work safely and in a responsible manner, with keen participation and initiative.
- Demonstrate continuous growth through personal goal achievement.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations and local health and safety regulations
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
- Communicate to customer in polite and courteous manner
- Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
- **Efficiently Produce Work**:_
- Garden maintenance, weeding, fertilizing, lawn mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
- Dig ditches or trenches and perform land clearing activities
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete maintenance projects
- Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying
- Operate various tools including: trimmers, lawn mower, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Coordinate with garden designer/landscape architect to ensure client's expectations are met.

**Key Success Behaviors, Skills and Requirements**:

- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Highly alert, and demonstrates problem solving skills
- Driven to improve efficiencies, with ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Pay close attention to detail, critical thinker and
- Structured in organization and time management, demonstrating initiative
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written in English)
- Demonstrate basic math skills
- Follow instructions
- Perform work quickly and efficiently, demanding excellence in quality of work
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- Desire to embrace and use technology

**Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years experience in the Landscape/construction industry preferred
- Pay will be determined based on level of experience. Range for hourly wage is $16-$20.
- Strong knowledge of Landscaping management, maintenance, and design..

**Work Conditions**:

- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
- Flexible working hours; could include weekend work, long hours, and work outside of 7:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. time frame as required.

**Salary**: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person