Landscape Technician

Job Overview

Job Description

Employer details: Northern Touch Landscapes (SF) Ltd.

Job details

Vacancies:
- 1 vacancy

Location:
- 14th St W suite 1111North Vancouver, BCV7P 1J9

Work location:
- On site, various work locations in the Vancouver area.
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Salary:
- $32.00 to $37.00 hourly (To be negotiated based on work experience) / A minimum of 35.00 to approximately 44.00 hours per week

Terms of employment:
- Permanent employment
- Full time
- Early morning,
- Flexible hours: During the summer we might require weekends and overtime. Schedule year around is on call’ as the job is weather dependent (early morning, day, evening and nights may be required).
- Starts as soon as possible

Benefits:
- Group insurance benefits: Available after 6 months of employment

Overview

Languages
- English

Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience

Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Weather dependent (hot, cold, wet, windy, snow)

Work setting
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Residential
- Commercial

Responsibilities

Tasks
- Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
- Survey and assess designated sites
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications
- Perform snow maintenance operations including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipment

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience
- Residential projects
- Commercial and/or industrial construction

Type of related experience
- Landscape maintenance and construction

Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation is recommended due to the various locations (west Vancouver, north Vancouver)
- Public transportation is available but depending on where you reside and where the work location is in the Vancouver area, commute could be long.

Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety vest

Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Dependability

Who can apply for this job?
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
- Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply
- By email:
- By mail: 14th St W suite 1111North Vancouver, BCV7P 1J9

Please answer the following questions when applying:
• Do you have experience working in this field?