groundskeeper

Job Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Campground workers

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
• 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
• Tree removal

Student Status

• Full time enrollment

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Creativity
• Hardworking
• Maturity

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options

Support for Youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth