About Trim Landscaping!

Trim Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company that provides commercial and large-scale high-end residential landscaping services in Nova Scotia. We are continually growing and are looking to add an experienced Landscaper to our team in Bedford! We have done premier maintenance and design-build landscape projects like Argyle and Spring Garden Street, Queen's Marque, and Peggy Cove's Viewing Deck. Check out Trim Landscaping to learn more!

WHY Trim Landscaping?!

Career growth!

• Trim Landscaping is invested in the development and advancement of employees – some quick stats on our internal promotions in the last 12 months:
• 30% of the staff were promoted in the previous year.

Professional development!

• Trim Landscaping offers employees the opportunity to grow their skills and showcase their leadership in the following ways:
• Performance Management and self-goal achievement program.
• Free training and certification courses for career advancement.
• Cross-functional program in various fields of Landscape construction.
• Orientation program to learn about the culture, vision, and job duties involved with the Job.

Perks of joining Trim Landscaping:

• Hourly Compensation (experience-based)
• Free bag packed with company swag and essentials for your day-to-day activities at work!
  
• Comprehensive benefits package Health and Dental. We want our employees to stay healthy!
• 2 Weeks Vacations!
• Work-life balance. Our working days are Monday to Friday, Occasionally Saturday!
  
• RRSP matching program after 6 months!
• Participation in employee incentive programs.
• Over time pay, we appreciate your hard work!
• Paid lunch breaks and if outside travel is involved, we provide Hotel accommodation and a $75 per diem.

Your day at Trim Landscaping:

Day-to-day you will be assisting to lead a crew of 2-4 people to complete small/medium size jobs and maintenance on a variety of residential and commercial properties. This work can include planting, grading, laying sod, mulching, drainage work and training crew members. We offer snow removal work through the winter months where applicable.

Job Requirements:

• Train other crew members in all simple skills required for their position
• Manage day-to-day/ week to week goals, production targets etc.
• Have an understanding of tree trimming and pruning plant material
• Ensure appropriate level of quality for all aspects of landscape jobs
• Troubleshoot on-site problems with crew
• Manage on site safety
• Responsible for/oversee all preventative maintenance
• Communicate with customers, and the Manager with all matters relating to the project
• Read and understand work orders and blueprints
• Calculate the material needed for all situations (sod, mulch, soil, plant material)
• Know or be able to find out independently, standard install specs for a given product
• Establish/communicate/pick up needs for next day
  
• Timesheet input
• Log safety incidents
• Ensure site, truck, and trailer cleanliness and organization

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is required
• Able to read and understand blueprints or design specifications
  
• Must have valid class 5 drivers's licence.
  

Trim Landscaping is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all employees.