Do you like working outdoors? enjoy variety? problem-solving? being as part of a fun hard-working team, and also working independently? and the opportunity to grow within an creative small company?

We are looking for a reliable Premium Residential Landscape/Hardscape Lead hand with knowledge and experience in paving stone, driveways, patio and path installs, natural stone installation, concrete, retaining wall installation, turf, and artificial turf Installations, garden installations, lawn and garden drainage, water features and material installation such as soil, mulch, and gravels, planting, excavation.

Job Type: Full-time - career-minded individuals (love what you do)

Location of work: Vancouver, and surrounding areas

Job Duties:

- Execution of landscape installs and projects
- Construction of walls, walkways, driveways, patios, installation of lawns, gardens
- Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting
- Operate various tools and equipment, and take part in preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by inspecting, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Take part in maintaining and enforcing standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner

Requirements:

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry




- Must have effective communication skills (both verbal and written) in English
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices, plant ID is an asset
- Valid BC driver’s license is an asset
- Competent in the safe and responsible use of power tools and equipment (cut-off saws, plate tampers, jackhammers, skill saws, sod cutter, drills, etc.) is an asset
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to operate skid steers and excavators considered an asset

Work Conditions:

- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Work Remotely

- No

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
- Overtime

Experience:

- Skilled Labor: 1 year (preferred)
- Building & Hardscape Construction Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-02-07

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