Organization: Urban Garden
Location: East York, Tornto, Ontario
We are currently looking for new members o
f our team in the Maintenance and/or
Decorative Planting (softscaping) divisions.
Responsibilities:
• Landscape Maintenance of various properties (commercial and residential).
• Installation of decorative plantings in beds and containers.
• Softscape landscaping; (loading, delivery and transport of nursery stock,
planting, transplanting, reading and carrying out plans for designated
projects)
• Specific maintenance responsibilities include turf, bed and plant material
care, mulch and soil applications, pruning, weeding, cultivating, watering –
with the administration of organic / sustainable land care practices.
Qualifications:
• Landscape & Horticulture education and training (or equivalent working
experience).
• Strong horticultural knowledge with significant planting experience and
identification.
• Valid “G” drivers’ License (mandatory) with a clean drivers abstract,
including the ability to drive and navigate larger vehicles throughout the
downtown core.
• Experience with the use and operation of landscape maintenance tools and
equipment.
• Willingness to work in a cooperative, team-oriented environment with the
ability to adapt to the physical demands, and quick pace of the position.
• Self motivated, punctual, with a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work outdoors in various conditions with flexible availability.
This full time seasonal position entails (approximately) 50 hours per week,
starting in April through to December (Some weekends are mandatory).
Compensation is dependent on industry experience, training and references.
Thank you for your interest in our company.
Please submit applications by e-mail to:
Jake Hudson
Manager – Decorative Planting and Maintenance
E-mail: jhudson@urbangarden.ca
Tel. 416-465-1485
Fax. 416-466-1532