Landscape Technician

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Full-time

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G. Edick and Sons Landscaping is looking for talented, motivated individuals to join their team for this upcoming season. The company is well established and has a 68 year history of providing outstanding landscaping services to clients in the Mississauga, Oakville and Toronto area. We value a strong work ethic and a positive attitude along with a desire to grow with the company.

Job Titles: Landscape Maintenance Technician (3), Landscape Maintenance Foreperson (1), Landscape Construction Technician (2), Landscape Construction Foreperson (1)

Position Start Date and Salary: We are offering year round employment starting in March 2017 with compensation to commensurate with experience.

Number of Positions: 6

Position Overview:

  • Manage the execution of maintenance and installation projects, planning labour requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines.
  • Cutting and trimming grass, raking, fertilizing and watering lawns.
  • Completing fall and spring garden clean-ups.
  • Weeding and cultivating gardens, pruning shrubs and trees.
  • Installing soil and mulch into planting beds, spreading top soil, laying sod, planting flowers, grass, shrubs and trees.
  • Install armour stone, interlock stone, irrigation and fencing.
  • Handle, transport and install nursery stock.
  • Performing various other duties to assist in maintenance and construction of landscapes as directed.
  • Operate various tools and equipment including: skid steers, mini excavators, front-end loaders, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning equipment, lawn mowers and line trimmers.
  • Read and interpret landscape planting plans, blueprints and specifications to delegate and complete maintenance and installation projects.

Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Valid ‘G’ driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
  • Knowledge of plants and proper tree/shrub planting practices
  • Minimum 1 year landscaping experience.
  • Horticulture diploma/degree or landscape technician education preferred but not required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend and lift repeatedly through an entire work shift.
  • Ability to work outside in various conditions including heat, humidity, rain, snow and cold
  • Ability to work up to 10+ hours a day including weekend work.

 

We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your resume to ________@edickandsons.com and specify which position(s) you are applying to. Due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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