General Labourer

**Job Summary**
Absolute Landscapes LTD is growing, we are looking for a few dedicated, enthusiastic people to join our landscape construction team.

Opportunity for hard working, highly motivated individuals to work for a leader in the landscape construction and maintenance industry.

Absolute Landscapes ltd. is an established and reputable company with over 10 years experience in the industry, working with the largest and most trusted property management companies in Calgary and surrounding areas. We specialize in commercial, industrial and residential maintenance and construction.

We offer competitive wages and benefits and access to all required tools and equipment. we are currently hiring full time labourers for year round work.

**Qualifications & Responsibilities**
- Minimum 2 years experience in hardscape/softscape construction
- Clean driver’s abstract
- Professional, courteous presentation
- Ability to work hard outside in all weather conditions
- Must be a reliable team player, able to work with and without direct supervision
- Willingness to learn and advance in company
- We are looking for landscape labourers who are physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
- Removing rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation to/from shop essential
- Equipment experience considered an asset
- Truck/ trailer experience an asset
- Airbrake endorsement an asset

**Working Conditions**:

- Year round work - general labour in the summer months, snow removal in the winter months and clean ups during fall and spring
- summer hours are typically Monday-Friday, some Saturday work may be required
- winter hours are weather dependant with the snowfall
- Work starts early and in the peak season days can exceed 10 hours per day
- Salary starts at $18.00 per hour with a banked overtime system to cover days unable to work due to weather.

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Pay: $18.00 per hour

**Licence/Certification**:

- Class 5 Licence (required)
- 5 year commercial drivers abstract upon hire

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable method of transportation?

**Experience**:

- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person