Grounds Person

Join our team! Ballantrae Tree Care is a growing Arboriculture company in York Region. We are looking for a ground person to support our arborists on job sites. This is a seasonal fulltime position.

Duties
Assist lead-arborist in job site setup, debris removal, cleanup and equipment maintenance.
Raking up/ leaf blowing job sites.
Chainsaw and Chipper operation/loading brush – training included
Loading and unloading equipment
General tasks (vehicles cleaned, washed, equipment inspection, saws sharpened, firewood production)

Position Requirements
Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Transportation to the Shop in Ballantrae, ON
Able to arrive on time with a qualified appearance, positive attitude, eagerness to work, fit for work and fully equipped.
Capable of performing physically demanding manual labour in a variety of weather conditions.
Able to perform/ be trained in ground support operations such as, but not limited to, rigging, cutting, brush management and chipping, site clean-up, leaving the site as it was when you arrived.

Assets:
Valid provincial driver's license.



Class G license and clean driver abstract.
Previous expereince working in landscaping or in any outdoor trade.
Chainsaw training or certification is an asset.
Interest in arboriculture is an asset
Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset
Ability to work safely as part of a team and has a willingness to learn and progress.
First Aid/CPR considered an asset.

Additional Information
40 - 50 hours or more per week (depending on weather and season); the days vary from 8 – 10 hour days, Monday – Friday.
Typical Start time: 7 AM in Ballantrae, ON
Seasonal Worker (Spring, Summer, Fall)

Wage Based on experience $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Job Types: Full time, Part time

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Application question(s):
Previous Experience in Trade Work
Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Licence/Certification:
G licence and transportation to Ballantrae, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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