Sakura Gardens

Landscape Crew Member - Based out of Oakville

This candidate is employed full time during the spring and/or summer seasons. Working days are from Monday to Friday and Saturdays during April-June, and some July Saturdays if needed. Education and experience in landscape management not necessary but is an asset.

Main Duties

• Garden maintenance – cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, perennial care, pruning
• Available for early morning starts to load truck and trailer, and water and weed plant inventory
• Near the end of workday load trailer and clean work site, including sweeping and blowing
• Operate small equipment like backpack blowers, hedge trimers, etc.
• Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
• Build gardens – site setup, digging and wheelbarrowing, planting and mulching
• Lay flagstone and place armour stone
• Learn and expand knowledge of landscape maintenance and garden installation
• Take direction and work alongside team leaders and supervisors
• Follow on-site health and safety procedures
• Use Jobber software to track time and input notes when required

Job Requirements

• High school diploma
• Landscape experience is an asset
• Physically capable of lifting 40 pounds of more, wheelbarrowing, and repetitive tasks
• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• High attention to detail
• Team oriented and able to complete all tasks assigned
• Problem-solving skills necessary to solve team and/or client issues on site
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Must provide a valid G2 driver’s license and sometimes provide own transportation to job sites

Miscellaneous Information

• Provides own transportation
• Basic tools provided for $200 and bought back at the end of summer for $180
• Contract signed at start of employment
• Staff member so taxes deducted with each paycheque or subcontractor status
• Competitive pay with many extra perks! Progression plan established and linked with pay increases

www.sakuragardens.ca