Horticulturist and Turf Care Specialist (NOC 22114)

Wage Rate:      $27.00 per hour - 35 hours per week (weather permitting)

Work Location: Various locations across the Greater Toronto Area

Job Description

• Apply sustainable growing techniques and maintenance practices to help increase the biodiversity of the urban and suburban landscape.
• Complete tasks related to the maintenance of our customer properties (residential and corporate settings), including turf care, fertilizing, aeration, Spring and Fall clean up, weeding, etc.
• Plan and coordinate the planting of natural turf, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, grass cutting, lawn mowing, trim/edging of lawn, blowing etc.
• Advise clients on issues related to horticulture specializing in irrigations, fertilization, pesticides and soil care
• Visit clients and assess the health of lawns and lawn care needs and apply fertilizer, weed and insect/pest controls and other lawn products as required
• Survey and assess landscapes
• Communicate with customers and crew members in a professional manner
• Travel to multiple customer properties throughout the day
• Conduct daily inspections of the work vehicle, tools/equipment and perform the required maintenance
• Ensure work is performed efficiently and safely in accordance with WSIB standards
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis
• Comply with all company policies and regulations

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in related field
• Experience of turf, plant material and horticultural maintenance and fertilizers and pesticides
• Capable of operating machinery
• Fit to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Can perform repetitive duties and physical labour (lift 50lbs)
• Able to work flexible working hours, including the occasional weekend
• Capable of effectively communicating in English, both oral and written
• Able to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Have a positive attitude and are eager to learn new skills; Detail oriented and able to problem solve

 How to Apply: Send resume by e-mail to:  recruitment@groundhoglandscaping.ca

Company: 

Groundhog Landscaping Ltd.

381 Bering Avenue,

Toronto, ON M8Z 3B1