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Landscape labourers needed for the upcoming season. We work in and around the Fort Qu'Appelle area, with 90% of work being done on lake front. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7-5 with weekends off. No experience necessary, valid class 5 drivers licence a MUST. Must be willing to learn and perform repetitive labour. Must be able to lift 68lbs repetitively as our retaining wall blocks are 68lbs apiece. Paving stone/ retaining wall/ lawn maintenance experience an asset but not required. I will train the right applicants to operate bobcat, run crews, interact with customers and learn all you need to know to turn this job into a career. Top dollar for right applicants.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Sod cutter
- Small engine equipment
- Roto-tiller
- Pick-up truck
- Chain saw
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Remove litter and garbage
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Construct walkways and driveways
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Rake/ collect refuse
Work Setting
- Landscape contractor
- Landscape maintenance
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot