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Conestoga Contracting Group is growing and looking for skilled, self-motivated Horticultural Technician, with experience in leading teams that is also open to snow removal in the winter time.
A Horticultural Technician is responsible for the care, maintenance, and enhancement of landscapes and plantings in a variety of settings including commercial, residential, and public spaces. This role combines technical knowledge of plant care with hands-on landscaping work and often includes client interaction and team collaboration.
Job Duties:
Plant Maintenance & Care
- Prune, fertilize, transplant, water, and care for ornamental plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees.
- Diagnose and treat plant health issues including pest infestations and diseases.
- Operate irrigation systems, ensuring optimal watering of plant
- material
Landscape Installation
- Read and interpret landscape plans and designs.
- Prepare soil, install plant material, lay sod, and apply mulch as required.
- Assist with hardscaping tasks such as the installation of retaining walls, edging, and pathways.
Turf Maintenance
- Perform lawn mowing, edging, aeration, and overseeding.
- Apply fertilizers and control products for optimal turf health.
Equipment Use & Maintenance
- Safely operate power equipment including trimmers, blowers, mowers, and other landscaping tools.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Customer Interaction
- Communicate with clients on-site to ensure satisfaction and address concerns.
- Represent the company professionally at all times.
Minimum Requirements for this role:
- Must possess a valid G class driver’s license.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the landscape industry
- Fluency in English, oral and written communication
- Personal mobile device with data plan for communication, time and project tracking.
- Ability to work on call 24/7 during winter months for snow removal
Rewards/Perks/Compensation:
- $27-32/hr + Bonus's
- Year-round employment from landscaping to snow removal
- Dental Benefits
- Drug Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Cell Phone Plan (After 3 months, conditions apply)
- Paid Education Program
- Profit Sharing program
- Tool Purchase Program
- Clothing Allowance
- Boot Allowance
- Retention incentives
- Winter Shift Premium's
- Work promise policy
- Company Events
About Us:
Conestoga Contracting Group is a full service landscape design/build and maintenance company servicing the residential, commercial, municipal markets in the Waterloo Region.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Horticulture: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's G License (required)
Work Location: In person