LANDSCAPING JOBS

Positions: Organic Landscape Maintenance Crew & Lead Hand
Company: Swick's Organic Landscaping Ltd
Location: Greater Vancouver / Metro Vancouver, BC

We are an established independent company whose passion is creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces while using eco-friendly methods. We are a well renowned company in search of new team members to join our maintenance crew.

The successful candidate will work within our landscape maintenance division on mid to high-end residential, strata and commercial properties. Our client base is spread throughout the Lower Mainland and this position is year-round, with an opportunity to do snow removal in the winter.

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(1) Landscape Maintenance Crew

The successful applicant:

• someone who loves the outdoors, through sun, rain, cold and more.
• consider themselves passionate and creative.
• enjoys working with their hands and working on their feet.
• has a keen eye for detail and take pride in a job well done.
• is reliable and values integrity and diligence.
• can work independently and collaborate well as part of a team.
• looking to enhance your gardening skills or interested in becoming a professional landscaper.

In this role you will be working across Vancouver and Neighbouring Cities.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience in horticulture, gardening or landscaping.
• Experience safely operating maintenance power tools and other equipment
• A driver’s license with clean abstract.

It would be considered great asset if you have a certification within the landscaping industry, or as a horticulturist.

Also considered an asset:

Comfortable driving trucks and trailers.

Job Description:

General duties include:

• Lawn and garden maintenance
• Pruning and trimming
• Installing soils, plantings, and mulch
• Using power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Clean-up and disposal

You will work under the lead of the maintenance manager and foreperson and may be required to work independently or as part of a small crew. You will be responsible for the tools and machinery that you work with.

For this role it is expected that you will have your own steel toe boots and pruning shears. Some PPE items will be provided to you. Please contact for more details if you have questions regarding this requirement.

We offer the opportunity for further certification within the field, and growth within the company.

Salary & Benefits

Hourly wage will be based on skill level, with a performance review after 3 months. Extensive healthcare and dental benefits provided after 3 months.

Being part of a great crew, supportive working conditions, and lots of opportunity for growth.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Company Site: http://www.swicks.net

SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to info@swicks.net with Subject: Organic Landscape Maintenance Crew or Organic Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand, depending on which position you are applying for.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00 to $24.00 /hour

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(2) Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand

The successful applicant:

• someone who loves the outdoors, through sun, rain, cold and more.
• enjoys working with their hands and working on their feet.
• has a keen eye for detail and take pride in a job well done.
• is reliable and values integrity and diligence.
• can work independently and collaborate well as part of a team.
• is comfortable speaking with clientele on a regular basis.
• knows what it takes to be a professional landscaper.

In this role you will be working across Vancouver and Neighbouring Cities.

Essential Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience as a crew lead or supervisor.
• Previous work experience in horticulture, gardening or landscaping
• Previous management experience in a landscaping setting
• Experience safely operating maintenance power tools and other equipment
• A driver’s license with clean abstract, and comfortable driving trucks and trailers

It would be considered a great asset should you have certification as a horticulturist, or within the landscaping industry

Job Description:

General duties include:

• Managing a small crew completing landscape maintenance on mid to high-end residential, strata and commercial properties.
• Lawn and garden maintenance
• Pruning and trimming
• Installing soils, plantings, and mulch
• Using power tools and maintenance equipment
• Clean-up and disposal
• Maintaining and driving a company vehicle

You will work under the lead of the Maintenance Manager and may be required to work independently or as part of a small crew. You will be responsible for the tools and machinery that you work with.

For this role it is expected that you will have your own basic hand tools and PPE. Some PPE items will be provided to you. Please contact for more details if you have questions regarding this requirement.

We offer the opportunity for further certification within the field, and growth within the company.

Salary & Benefits

Hourly wage of $20-$25 based on experience, with a performance review after 3 months. Extensive healthcare and dental benefits provided after 3 months.

Being part of a great crew, supportive working conditions, and lots of opportunity for growth.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance programs

Company Site: http://www.swicks.net

SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to info@swicks.net with Subject: Organic Landscape Maintenance Crew or Organic Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand, depending on which position you are applying for.

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