Is This You?

You’re a hard worker with an eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. You don’t shy away from challenging tasks and take pride in getting the job done right.

You’re a self-starter who can work independently while also being a positive and reliable team member. You enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and staying active throughout the day. Having fun at work is important to you, but you also understand the importance of staying focused, working safely, and meeting expectations.

You take pride in a job well done, understand that hard work leads to opportunity, and are looking for a position where you can develop your skills and advance within a growing company.

If That Sounds Like You…

We think you may be a great fit for our team.

Hydra Landscaping is currently hiring for a full-time, year-round:

Turf Lead

This is a year-round position with responsibilities that change with the seasons.

From spring through fall, the Turf Lead is responsible for leading and completing turf maintenance and seasonal landscape services at condominium and commercial properties throughout Calgary. Duties include spring cleanup, gravel removal, turf maintenance, mowing, trimming, fall cleanup, and other seasonal landscape services.

During the winter season, the position transitions into commercial snow removal operations, including snow clearing, ice management, equipment operation, and assisting with the safe and productive completion of snow removal services at our properties.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain a variety of landscaping and snow removal equipment while helping lead a crew and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to Hydra's standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and work alongside a landscaping crew to complete scheduled turf and landscape maintenance
- Complete spring cleanup, gravel removal, mowing, trimming, edging, blowing,



and fall cleanup
- Operate push mowers, ride-on mowers, trimmers, backpack blowers, power brooms, and other landscaping equipment
- Operate trucks and trailers safely and efficiently
- Assist with crew coordination, daily scheduling, and completion of assigned work
- Maintain a high standard of quality and attention to detail
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and clients when required
- Follow company safety policies, procedures, and equipment operating standards
- Transition into winter snow removal operations, including operating snow removal equipment and assisting with snow and ice management
- Work in varying weather conditions and maintain a positive, team-oriented approach throughout the year

Required Qualifications

- Previous experience operating backpack blowers, push mowers, and trimmers
- Previous experience operating ride-on mowers, including Walker, Gravely, Toro, or comparable equipment
- Previous experience operating trucks and trailers
- Previous landscaping or turf maintenance experience
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
- Willingness to learn and follow company-specific processes and procedures
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions




- Leadership skills and the ability to take direction and provide direction to other crew members

Winter Snow Removal

As a year-round employee, the successful candidate will transition into our winter snow removal operations.

Winter responsibilities may include:

- Operating snow removal equipment
- Clearing sidewalks, pathways, parking areas, and other commercial properties
- Ice control and application of de-icing materials
- Assisting with pre- and post-storm preparation and cleanup
- Working extended or irregular hours during significant snow events
- Following safe operating procedures in challenging winter conditions

Previous commercial snow removal experience is an asset, but training will be provided to candidates with the right attitude, work ethic, and equipment experience.

What We Offer

- Full-time, year-round employment
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Employee benefits
- Company-provided clothing
- Safe and supportive work environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Opportunities for additional hours and overtime during winter snow events
- The opportunity to work with a professional team and a variety of modern landscaping and snow removal equipment

Join the Hydra Team

If you’re looking for more than just a seasonal job and want to build a long-term career in the landscaping and snow removal industry, we want to hear from you.

Successful applicants can expect to start work immediately.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 44 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Experience:

- Turf Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Landscaping Maintenance (Calgary)
🏢 Hydra Landscaping
📍 Calgary