Overview
Landscaper Jobs in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada at Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.
Work Term:
Permanent
Work Language:
English
Hours:
40 hours per week
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience:
5 years or more
Work site environment
Outdoors
All weather conditions
Work setting
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Urban area
Rural area
Various locations
Equipment operation
Construction
Tasks
Build models
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
Manage landscaping projects
Prepare conceptual designs
Survey and assess designated sites
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
Assess the health of lawns
Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
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
Plant and move trees
Tree removal
Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
Project management
Monitor safety conditions
Estimate costs and materials
Participate in staff meetings
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Area of work experience
Quality control and assurance
Landscaping
Area of specialization
Landscape construction
Plant knowledge and identification
Horticulture
Customs services
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicle
Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Leadership
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Title: Landscaper
Company: Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Landscaping, Gardening)
