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JOIN OUR TEAM!
DO YOU ENJOY THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN WORKPLACE?
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are looking for motivated and energetic team players to join ULS in ourMaintenance Division servicing the Calgary & Saskatoon area. This includes positions and work such as maintenance (weed, edge, cultivate), labourers, grass cutters, detail gardeners, fertilizer application, and tree care.
ULS Maintenance & Landscaping is a dynamic, industry leader in Landscape Design & Construction, Landscape Maintenance and Snow & Ice Management servicing residential and commercial areas in Alberta & Saskatchewan. Our mission is to provide all of our clients with an ongoing positive & valuable experience.
At ULS we expect all members of our company to conduct themselves in the highest ethical, professional & co-operative manner all the time. These expectations have been a major factor in our continued growth and success within the industry. We believe in promoting education, career advancements, skill development and a safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- Able to Perform Moderate to Heavy Labor Intensive Tasks for extended periods of time in a variety of outdoor environments
- Ability to take direction, learn and work independently as well as part of a team
- Motivated, Energetic Team Player
- Enjoy Working Outdoors
- Previous Landscaping Experience an Asset
- May require operation of various types of equipment following relevant certification or training.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Wages based on Experience and Qualifications
- Medical/Dental Benefits
- Eligibility for Annual Incentive Program
- Steel-Toed Boot Allowance
- Personal Wellness Fund
- Personal Improvement/Training/Tuition Allowance
- Company Provided Clothing
- Advancement Opportunities
- Fun Work Environment
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Tractor mower
- Sprayer or duster
- Small engine equipment
- Snow removal truck
- Pick-up truck
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Construct walkways and driveways
- Clear snow (manually, mechanized equipment, truck or scraper)
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Apply fertilizers
- Rake/ collect refuse
Work Setting
- Landscape maintenance
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
- Gloves
- Uniform
- Cellular phone
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot