Lawn Care Technician

**Company description**

We are a small landscaping business that was started 10 years ago as a family business. We do lawn maintenance, landscaping and snow removal in the winter. We are looking for 2-3 Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Labourers to hire on as a full-time, part-time, or casual basis in Calgary starting as soon as possible. We have consistent full-time work for the spring and summer months. We are seeking general landscaping labourers to support the growth of our business. Only detail-oriented, friendly, and great valued individuals will be considered

If you love working outdoors, meeting new people, and being part of great team culture, this may be the position for you

We have been doing business for just over 10 years in Calgary, and we have a wide range of jobs that we do that include:

- Mowing
- Spring cleanup/fall cleanup
- Hedge trimming
- Tree removal
- Landscaping projects like making patios, decks, etc.
- Snow Removal in the winter and many more.

**Job description**

What You Will Receive
- AVERAGE INCOME FOR FULL-TIME SPRING/SUMMER landscapers IN 2024 WAS approximately $11,500, and there is an opportunity to make more.
- Landscaping labourers can expect to earn a competitive compensation depending on their skill, experience, quality, and speed and if they have their own truck that they are willing to use, with opportunity for bonus pay.
- Steady, full-time work throughout the spring, summer, and fall months, with lawn maintenance being our primary focus for most of the summer, however as a labourer you will have an opportunity to grow in the company and do bigger jobs.
- As an employee, we carry liability insurance and are registered with WCB.
- Work in groups of 2-4.
- Culture events with the team (movie nights, going out for dinner, camping trips, golfing and other things that are still being planned.

**Responsibilities**:

- The responsibility of the Lawn Care Technician, landscaper, general labourer will be to perform and coordinate the lawn maintenance of each customer and constructing different landscaping projects in mainly residential and commercial settings. Experience in lawn maintenance and landscaping is an asset for this position and people with more experience who have a vehicle or truck will be considered first or ahead of others. You must have a positive attitude and exceptional communication skills.
- Driving a truck and being able to use a trailer that is around 11 feet or more is an asset.
- Mowing, spring cleanups, and taking care of lawns and yards.
- Constructing landscaping projects such as decks, patios, rock/mulch beds, outdoor fire pits, fences, etc.
- Ability to determine and clearly identify proper materials and material quantities for new and existing projects and creating and executing estimates for different potential jobs.
- Evaluate customer requests, read and interpret estimates, troubleshoot customer issues, and present a description of a work order to a customer.
- You will receive full paid training for this position.

**Requirements**:

- Full-time access to a truck (if you don't have a truck then we may still consider you) and willing to use it for work is required. Consideration if you own a cube van.
- Must be able to get to all locations of Calgary and surrounding small towns on time.
- Must pass the screening process.
- Must work efficiently and cleanly.
- Must be great with customers with excellent communication skills.
- Must guarantee satisfaction
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
- Must have Safety shoes/boots (steel toes)
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing to give an abstract within 3 to 5 years.

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

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have only a work permit? If you have a work permit then when will the Work Permit Expire?
- Do you own a truck that is at least a half ton and willing to use for work? If not do you own a vehicle?
- Tell me about your goals in life and for your career?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Landscaping: 1 year (preferred)
- using equipment including driving a trailer: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

**Location**:

- Calgary, AB (required)

Work Location: On the road