LANDSCAPE GARDENER

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We are currently hiring a Landscape Gardener, for the 2023 season, who will work on a garden maintenance and rejuvenation team. Individuals will be under the supervision of the Team lead. 

TASKS:

Main tasks include but are not limited to:

• Plant and flower bed maintenance 

• Weed identification and removal

• Pruning (shrubs + hedges)

• Annual planting and maintenance (planters)

• Garden rejuvenations, and softscaping work

• Maintain required logs and reports as needed 

• Work in collaboration with a team to achieve common goals and project completion

• Ensure efficiency and high-quality work

• Compliance with workplace safety standards

• Tool and equipment maintenance

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Valid driver's license (preferred)

• Horticultural / Gardening / Landscaping education and or experience (preferred & a valuable asset but not required)

• Experience working in a team environment (preferred)

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude (mandatory)

• Attention to detail and focus on quality work

• Organization and excellent customer service

• Ability to manage time effectively - complete work quickly and efficiently

• Coachable - ability to follow instructions and learn from mistakes (mandatory)

• High energy and physically fit - this position is physically demanding and requires work in various weather conditions

WHY WORK WITH US / BENEFITS:

We are a small company with a passion for gardening and the ability to support our dedicated staff with training opportunities, advancement and/or continuous employment. We ask our staff to be flexible and adaptable and we are happy to reciprocate. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves to be outdoors and engaged in physical activity and doesn’t mind getting a little dirty! If you enjoy the satisfaction of hands-on work and being part of a team that creates and nurtures beautiful outdoor spaces, you belong here! If you think a bad day in the garden is better than a good day in front of a computer screen, we want you. Bring your can-do, enthusiastic attitude with you and take pride in watching gorgeous gardens grow. You must be able to receive instructions with openness and follow through with good humor. We believe weekends are for fun, not work, so enjoy your time off doing what you love. Work wear is provided. 

APPLY

Please submit your resume to info@florana.ca and include a cover letter telling us why being a part of Florana Garden Details is your goal.  We look forward to getting to know you better and finding positive, energetic people who will be a great fit on our team. We thank everyone in advance for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected Start: April 2023

Job Type:  Full time

Salary: Commensurate with experience. $17 - $23 / hour; room for advancement if you are a rockstar!

Other incentives: gift cards and program passes for full season employees.

Schedule: 8-9 hour shifts M-F. No work on weekends.

Overtime may be required in high peak periods and hours will be banked for time off.