Does this sound like you?
- Reliable and driven?
- Have a great attitude and are good with people?
- Organized and good at multi-tasking?
- Willing to go above and beyond in all that you do?
- Like working outdoors?
Company
Green Meadow Landscapes & Maintenance is a leading company in the land, snow, and maintenance service with 35+ years in the industry. We have 50+ employees and value long-term employee relationships. We are known for our quality, excellent service, high industry standards and fast response time. Working together with our team we have always made sure they take pride and care in their work. Our Experience and Knowledge has enabled our staff to not only provide the necessary service, but to go above and beyond. These practices have gained our companys True Service reputation.
Benefits
In-house training
Benefit packages
Opportunities for advancement within the company
Job Description
We are currently seeking gardeners for this summer season! We are looking for up-beat people who love getting their hands dirty and working outdoors. The main duties include cultivating dirt in flower beds and tree wells, pulling weeds (roots included!), pruning, edging tree wells and flower beds, and planting. Hours of work are from 7:00 am until 4:00-5:00pm. Monday to Friday, weather permitting. Some make up work on weekends due to weather. The position is full time 44+ hours a week (weather permitting) on a banked time system (averaging agreement). Direct deposit paid weekly. Report to the shop and dispatch from there. The term of the contract is April 15th - October 15th. There are opportunities for year-round employment if you are interested in snow removal.
If you have a positive attitude, work well with others, have a passion for the outdoors and can commit to a full-time job, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Follow the direction of the crew leader
- Care for gardens as directed garden clean ups, plant care (disease and pest control, dead heading, weeding, fertilization, soil amendments, light pruning, bed edging, tree wells
- Prepare beds for planting
- Plant shrubs, perennials, annuals
- Maintain tools, by keeping them clean and sharp
- Performing great work
- Participate in Health and Safety
- Follow and adhere to best practices, policies and procedures
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Job Type: Fixed term seasonal agreement
Contract length: 6 months