We’re a growing business and we’re looking for hard working and dedicated people to grow with us. We are a team-oriented company where our employees can learn new trades skills and sharpen their existing ones.

We're looking to staff several positions on a seasonal basis for our current winter snow removal operations with successful candidates being kept on for full time property maintenance work in the spring (depending on performance).

Schedule

- Winter as operationally required for winter storm events
- Summer is Monday-Friday, up to 40hrs/week + with the possibility of weekends, weather dependant

Starting Salary: $20.00/hr + depending on experience

Summary of the Role

Reporting to your team supervisor, the snow removal and property maintenance labourer is responsible for sidewalk clearing during the winter months and regular and specialized property maintenance (grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, etc.) tasks for our commercial and residential clients. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to work on our landscape and garden design and build a team depending on their skills and experience.

Expected Duties

Onsite Operations

Approximately 80 % of this position will be onsite operations.

- Manual labour (shoveling or blowing snow, digging, raking, and moving materials) as needed
- Operating gas powered equipment such as snow blowers and Zero Turn ride on mowers, hand pushed mowers, power blowers and gas powered trimmers
- Driving, towing and hauling materials and equipment
- Garden weeding, planting, and mulch installation
- Effectively complete tasks as assigned by team supervisor using proper and safe handling techniques to conduct maintenance work to quality standards
- Respect integrity of equipment and private property, taking all necessary precautions to ensure no damage is caused.
- Responsible for following health and safety on-site and for inputting into incident reports




- Responsible for assisting in site inspections before leaving to ensure quality standards are met and no equipment is left behind.
- Responsible for participating in daily vehicle and equipment inspections, including reporting any issues to team lead and owner

Equipment

Approximately 5 % of this position will be managing equipment.

- Responsible for ensuring equipment is in working order, safe, and maintained daily (i.e. vehicles and equipment are filled with appropriate fuel and greased)
- Responsible for reporting to owner any non-operational or unsafe equipment is serviced and substitutes are available to minimize down time

Travel

Approximately 15 % of this position will be spent driving between sites.

- Responsible for driving company vehicles and trailers to and from work sites in a safe and professional manner.
- Responsible for ensuring company vehicles are parked in compliance with road traffic laws and in a safe manner and that safety cones are properly deployed

Skills and Qualifications

- Full G-Class licence (Required)
- Must be willing and able to work 10hr days (Required)
- Property maintenance and/or snow removal experience is a major asset but not required. We will train you to our standards
- Experience driving with trailers or large equipment a major asset
- A motivated, team player with a positive attitude
- Punctual and hard-working
- Organized and task oriented
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Robust ability to problem solve and strategize while prioritizing safety and efficiency
- Ability to read and understand site maps and schedules
- Able to communicate effectively and politely with clients, co-workers and management
- Experience cutting grass, weeding, and operating small engines and equipment (zero turn, back pack blower, push mower, etc.)
- Familiarity with softscape materials (soils, mulches, sod, riverstone) is an asset
- Plant knowledge (plant material ID, correct planting practices, basic maintenance) is an asset
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs +

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Snow Removal and Property Maintenance Labourer (Ottawa)
🏢 PLI Contracting
📍 Ottawa