Key Responsibilities: 

Summer Focus

• Maintain and care for existing landscapes, including but not limited to, lawn, shrubs, trees and flower beds
• Plan and manage all daily labour, equipment, and material requirements to complete daily objectives in a timely manner
• Use a variety of equipment and tools to complete tasks
• Communication with clients to ensure their needs and concerns have been addressed

Winter Focus

• • Snow clearing – manual labour and equipment operation
  • Ice management

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities
• Ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced often changing environment
• Critical thinker – capable of adapting to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
• Demonstrates success with customer experience management
• Demonstrates accountability for workmanship with a focus on quality and details

Working Conditions:

• Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in inclement weather conditions
• Able to walk, stand and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• During the peak season is willing to work extended hours
• Full time, permanent, year-round (spring, summer, fall weekdays and winter as needed)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a landscape gardener crew leader
• Landscape Journeyman or Horticulture Diploma an Asset
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Alberta Class 5 drivers’ licence, a safe/clean driving record and reliable vehicle
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written – English)
• Detail oriented

Wages:

• $20 – $24/hr, dependent upon experience
• Health spending account after 6 months

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email  info@landscape-plus.net your cover letter and resume.

Landscape Plus has been a leading landscape construction company located in Strathmore, AB for 31 years.  Landscape Plus is recognized for taking care of its employees, customers, and landscapes. Our area of expertise is creating healthy and appealing landscapes for residential and commercial properties.  Landscape Plus is a growing company and looking for individuals who are passionate about positively sustaining the environment and providing our customers with exceptional landscapes. Our core values align with the acronym G.I.V.E. – Gratitude, Integrity, Value, Excellence.