Snow Removal Technician

NOW HIRING FOR  THE WINTER SEASON 

WHY WORK WITH LBN?

• Day work only 
  • Many snow companies work nights, not us Our earliest start time is 6:30AM.
• 4 daily starting locations in Calgary to help you work closer to home
  • Located in the SE, SW, NE X2
• Year round work
  • Landscaping in the summer months, snow removal in winter
    
• A management team that cares about you
  • You're not just another number to us. You will find the people at LBN genuinely care about you, your family, your wins in life and your career/personal goals
• Employee Appreciation
  • Work Anniversary Benefit
  • Monthly Awesome Human Award
  • Birthday lunch on us
• Summer wages are $19 - $22 per hour
  • In the Winter we add an additional $5 per hour due to less available work
• The best team in the city (world?) 
  • Work with like minded people, in a stellar company culture environment
  • We work hard and we play hard. Our Core Values are: Be Real, Never Settle and Count on Me

Company

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. (LBN) is an established leader in the landscape maintenance and snow removal market in Calgary. We deliver premium landscaping and snow removal services to large apartment and townhome communities.

What we do isn't really what matters. Why do we do it? We have a strong focus on building a team with a great culture, we have a lot of fun, we enjoy working hard as a team in a fast-growing company, and we are always looking for ways to improve.  We all take great pride in the work that we do and work to reach our goals together.  You've never worked for a trades business like this before. 

Take a look at our instagram to get a better idea of the culture HERE

Position Type & Schedule:  Winter is on-call - we work when Mother Nature says we do 

*Pay Scale Based on Experience, Skills and Qualifications in the Landscape and snow removal industry. Summer wages equal $ per hour, with room to grow up to $25 per hour. In the Winter, we pay an additional $5.00 per hour.

Summary:

The snow removal technician is responsible for the safe and productive removal of snow and ice from our customer job sites, walkways, and traffic areas using shovels, snow blowers and other equipment as directed. 

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

Job Duties:

• Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events
  • Your manager will reach out to your team nightly to discuss the plan for the following day, so you are always in the loop of what to expect for work
• Prepare and show up for shifts free from the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or medicines that influence safety or productivity
  
• Clear snow and ice accumulations from customer sites from designated areas using shovels, snowblowers, salt spreaders and bagged salt
• Pile snow in designated and approved locations only
• Be available for communication at all times
• Document and report any obstacles at site(s)
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all small equipment
• Perform basic maintenance and small repairs on small equipment as required
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret maps
• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Good observation skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Strong adherence to our safety policies and protocol
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• A genuine, trustworthy person that will contribute to our work environment in a positive way.  Ask yourself: "Have I had quite a few issues working with others in the past? Would I say it was the other parties fault each time?" If yes, please do not apply.

Work Conditions:

• Various locations, mainly apartment and townhome complexes
• Extremely flexible working hours, including weekend, and holiday work
• Consistent lifting of around 50 lbs. repeatedly
  
• Working safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Working outdoors in various conditions including extreme cold, rain, dust, noise, and wet conditions

Preference given to individuals that:

• Like minded people to ours that want to participate in the growth of our business, and take advantage of the opportunities that come along with it.
  
• Have done outdoor labour work before, and understand the challenges that come with it - or are very keen to learn.
  

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Previous landscaping, snow removal and/or maintenance experience
  
• Valid Class 5 license & ability to drive truck and trailer
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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