Landscape Workers

Overview

Newstart Landscaping and Contracting Ltd is looking for fifteen (15) Full-Time Landscape Workers (NOC 85121)! This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, $21.00 per hour. We hire seasonal and year-round workers. Seasonal workers are needed March to November.

Job Description:

·         Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures

·         Cut grass, rake, aerate, dethatch, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor

·         Maintain lawns and grass along roadsides

·         Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, and other landscape maintenance equipment

·         Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease

·         Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments.

Job Requirements:

·         Must be physically fit to perform job duties

·         Previous experience in manual labour, landscaping is an asset

·         Vineyard experience is an asset

·         Willing to work overtime as needed during busy seasons

·         Basic English

Job Location:

Various sites in South Okanagan area. Reporting to 1057 Morningstar Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T6

To Apply:

To those interested please email your resume to newstartlandscaping2019@gmail.com. Please indicate your availability and that you are applying for the Landscape Worker position.