Groundskeeper (Amherst)

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site setting Outdoors Wet/damp Noisy Dusty Hot Work setting Work in employer''s/client''s home Various locations Landscape maintenance Commercial Tasks Assist with landscape constructions Tie and secure plants Weed, prune and trim trees and plants Cut grass Rake and collect refuse Remove litter and garbage Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Lay sod or seed Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees Apply fertilizers Repair and maintain equipment Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid Certificate Student status Full time enrollment Equipment and machinery experience Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Tractor mower Weed trimmer/edger Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver''s licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Creativity Hardworking Maturity Resourcefulness Screening questions Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Early morning Morning Employment terms options Day Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ncdim