landscaper
Posted on
September 17, 2024
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Toronto Placement
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<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p>The Landscaper is responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor spaces and landscapes, including gardens, parks, lawns, and other outdoor environments. This role involves the use of hand tools, power equipment, and knowledge of horticulture to create and maintain aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments. Landscapers may work on residential, commercial, or public properties.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Planting and maintaining greenery:</strong> Plant flowers, trees, shrubs, and other plants based on landscape designs or specific requirements. Maintain these plants by watering, fertilizing, pruning, and trimming.</li><li><strong>Mowing and edging lawns:</strong> Maintain grassy areas by mowing, edging, and trimming to ensure neat and healthy lawns.</li><li><strong>Hardscape construction:</strong> Assist in constructing or maintaining outdoor features like patios, walkways, retaining walls, fences, and garden structures.</li><li><strong>Irrigation system installation and maintenance:</strong> Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems to ensure plants receive proper watering.</li><li><strong>Weed and pest control:</strong> Apply pesticides or herbicides as necessary to control weeds and pests, following safety regulations and best practices.</li><li><strong>Soil preparation and fertilization:</strong> Prepare soil for planting, including tilling, adding compost or fertilizers, and ensuring proper drainage.</li><li><strong>Mulching and topdressing:</strong> Apply mulch, topsoil, or compost to flower beds and garden areas to improve soil quality and appearance.</li><li><strong>Landscape design and implementation:</strong> Collaborate with designers or property owners to implement landscaping plans and provide suggestions for layout, plant choices, and improvements.</li><li><strong>Seasonal maintenance:</strong> Perform seasonal tasks like leaf removal in the fall, snow removal in winter, and preparation of gardens for spring planting.</li><li><strong>Operate tools and equipment:</strong> Safely operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and chainsaws.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Prior experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or horticulture is preferred but not always required.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong><ul><li>Knowledge of plants, trees, and flowers.</li><li>Ability to operate landscaping equipment and power tools.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and design aesthetics.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Physical ability:</strong> Ability to perform physical labor in various weather conditions, including lifting, digging, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.</li><li><strong>Communication skills:</strong> Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients.</li></ul></div></div>
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LocationRichmond Hill, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$24.45HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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ZipRecruiter
#69362c2b
Advertised until
2024-10-16
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