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Join Our Team as a Landscaper Lead Hand!

Company: Maritime Hydroseed - Erosion Control & Landscape Services

Location: Saint John, NB

Job Category: Skilled Trades and Labour

About the Job

Are you passionate about transforming outdoor spaces? Do you have a knack for landscaping and a desire to lead projects? Maritime Hydroseed is seeking a dedicated Landscaper Lead Hand to join our dynamic team! This seasonal position offers an exciting opportunity to work in various environments, from urban areas to rural landscapes, and even remote locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation.
• Manage landscaping projects and oversee the incorporation of landscape structures.
• Survey and assess designated sites for landscaping needs.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens.
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and other lawn care products.
• Diagnose problems and diseases in trees and shrubs.
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• Move and plant trees as required.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Seasonal
• Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to odours, noise, and heights.

Qualifications

• Horticulturist Trade Certification or equivalent.
• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification.
• Certified Landscape Horticulturist Manager (CLHM).
• Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in residential, commercial, and institutional landscaping projects.
• Knowledge of landscape construction, plant identification, and horticulture.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word.

Personal Attributes

• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual and flexible in work hours.

Work Conditions

• Physically demanding role requiring manual dexterity and the ability to handle heavy loads.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: Bonus, group insurance benefits, life insurance.
• Other Benefits: Free parking, employer-paid learning/training, team-building opportunities.

Salary

$25.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Join Us!

If you are ready to take your landscaping career to the next level and make a tangible impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Become a part of Maritime Hydroseed, where your skills and passion for landscaping can flourish.

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.