Ivy League Landscaping is hiring! Join an established Landscape Construction company with 30+ years in the Industry. We are an innovative smaller company who are looking for summer students to work part-time or full-time. This individual must be reliable, hardworking, energetic have a positive attitude to join our landscape team.
The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in plants/shrubs and trees. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated indivuaul to join our landscape team as a Planting Crew Member. This role involved planting plants, shrubs, trees and flowers in a commercial public space according to landscape design deligated by Landscape Supervisor. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, has a passion for plants, and is capable of performing physical labor.
Job Description and Duties
- Must have previous experience with a landscape company or related
- Basic knowledge on plant care and soil preparation is a must
- Must have effective communication skills and be able to work independently or alongside other crew members, reporting to supervisor as required (a text message with pictures of completed tasks at the end of each work day)
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently and effectively
- Physically fit and strong stamina. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly over a entire work shift.
- Dig holes and plant shrubs/trees and plants repetitively keeping a fast moving pace.
- Cart and spread top soil
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Experience with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials or a willingness to learn
- Assist with general landscape construction as needed
Work Environment:
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- We are seeking someone who enjoys working outside in all weather conditions. Various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, cold, snow, dust and noise
- Typical hours would be Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm; however operational demand throughout the season may vary in starting/ending times and may require overtime.
- We require you to be responsible for getting to and from each job site on time, locations will vary.
We are seeking individuals who take pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail, enjoys working in a team atmosphere but can also be relied upon to work individually. We also have the ability to create a flexible working schedule for the right candidate
NOTE: We service many areas in the lower mainland including but not limited to, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Mission, Chilliwack etc.,
If you live in any of these areas, we look forward to hearing from you!
A valid BC drivers license and transportation is a must.
Ivy League Landscaping offers:
- Opportunity for overtime
- Regular wage advancements based upon work performances
- Great benefit package after three months: vision, dental, and extended healthcare benefits
- Uniform provided (t-shirt/hat/hoodie/toque)
- A positive and progressive work environment with a good group of people
- Opportunities for advancement
- Possibility for a work vehicle to be available for you
We look forward to hearing from you. Please respond with a resume.
- Thank you for your efforts for applying, only those qualified with be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Landscape: 2 years (required)
- Landscape Construction: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person