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Join Our Team as a Landscape Gardener!

Company: MacIntosh Landscaping & Trucking Limited

Job Category: Agriculture and Forestry

Location: Valley, NS

Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you passionate about transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful landscapes? MacIntosh Landscaping & Trucking Limited is seeking a dedicated and skilled Landscape Gardener to join our dynamic team for the upcoming seasonal work term. This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, engage with nature, and contribute to a variety of landscaping projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens.
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products.
• Perform treatments such as pruning, spraying, and repairing damaged areas.
• Assess the health of lawns and diagnose problems in trees and shrubs.
• Plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping and ornamental purposes.
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• Plant and move trees as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions across multiple locations. You will be part of a construction company that specializes in landscaping, providing you with a diverse range of experiences.

Requirements

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 to 2 years or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Horticulturist Trade Certification
• Landscape Gardener Trade Certification
• Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)
• Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate

Landscaping Experience

• Experience with residential projects.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.

Construction Specialization

• Fieldstone paths
• Interlocking brick
• Ornamental ponds, fountains, and waterfalls
• Retaining walls
• Rock gardens
• Stone garden walls

Personal Suitability

• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Flexible, organized, and reliable team player.
• Punctual and detail-oriented.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Capable of bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods.

Transportation and Safety

• Valid driver's license required.
• Driving record check (abstract) will be conducted.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference in the world of landscaping, we encourage you to apply!

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.