Job description
Why Work for Whispering Pines Landscaping?
We are artists, crafting stunning outdoor spaces which go above and beyond our client’s highest expectations. We value every employee’s commitment, skills and potential to make a difference. We encourage a culture of efficiency and growth, with focus on being a driving force in our industry. Come grow with us, your future begins today!
This is a YEAR-ROUND position, assisting with snow removal in the Winter season.
We offer:
- Profit sharing
- Stand-by pay during the Winter season
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- On going training to help you advance
- Apprentice programs
- Stat pay after 1 year of employment
- Monthly company events
- Jobsites within 45 min range of Orangeville (meet at our shop and take company truck to jobsites)
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist Crew Leader is preparing for day-to-day site activities
- Demonstrate competency with equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of plant material and garden maintenance practices
- Some client interaction and satisfaction
- Provide physical labour which will involve some heavy lifting
- Ensure that tools are maintained, returned to their proper locations and stored securely when travelling
- Safe operation of all tools and equipment
- Sales Assist
Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of best garden maintenance practices.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn from others
- Able to operate or learn to operate equipment such as blowers and weed trimmers.
- Able and willing to follow detailed instructions
Whispering Pines Landscaping provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Expected start date: 2022-04-01
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $18.50-$22.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Employees complete a daily covid screening, along with wearing masks and cleaning and sanitizing all vehicles and equipment.
Application question(s):
- Are you available year round, assisting with snow removal in the Winter (on-call 24/7, with standby pay)?
Experience:
- gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- G driver’s licence (preferred)
Work remotely:
- No
