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Key Responsibilities Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skidsteers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems Planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis. Summer Focus Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skidsteers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems Planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis. Winter Focus Snow Clearing and Ice Management Skills & Abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs with good time management skills Thorough knowledge of different plant, shrub and tree varieties and standard horticultural practices i.e. planting, pruning, fertilizing, etc. Excellent oral and written communication Problem solving Committed to selfimprovement, including a willingness for further education and training Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs Ability to make decisions and work independently Working Conditions Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in inclement weather conditions Able to walk, stand and crouch for extended periods of time. Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds During the peak season is willing to work extended hours Year Round. Permanent Position. Qualifications Minimum 3 years experience in all facets of landscape construction including paving stone and retaining wall installation, sod, plant material, ponds and irrigation Alberta Class 5 drivers licence, a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one Landscape Horticulturist Journeyman certificate preferred or a willingness to get certification Capable of operating equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner Compensation Salary, vacation and perks depend on qualifications of the applicant and will be discussed in the interview, but might include: Competitive hourly wages with the possibility of salary Wellness Package 2 Weeks Vacation + Time in lieu (work more in the busy season to bank time off in the off-season) We thank all applicants for applying for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr