Landscape Labourer Job at JPL Earthworks Inc.
Landscape laborer
JPL Earthworks Inc.
Edmonton, AB
$16-25 an hour - Full-time seasonal
Full Job Description
Position: Landscape laborer
Organization: JPL Earthworks Inc.
Website: http://www.jplearthworks.com
Location: Edmonton, AB.
If you like working outside, getting your hands dirty, and having experience building landscapes and operating machines, we'd like to talk to you. We are known for our fun company culture and opportunity to learn and grow.
Our high-performance team is looking for more superstars. Could you be the one?
We like to be picky with who joins our teams. Ask yourself the following questions to help discover a good fit. (Yes is where we want to be)
Our high-performance team is looking for more superstars. Could you be the one?
We like to be picky with who joins our teams. Ask yourself the following questions to help discover a good fit. (Yes is where we want to be)
- Am I reliable?
- Can I get to work on time every day?
- Do I enjoy working with a team I can learn and grow with - that will challenge me mentally and physically?
- Do I enjoy working outside?
- Can I lift 50+ lbs. throughout an 8-10 hour workday?
- Do I value creating something that will enrich people's lives?
This season, we have added to our training program to encourage career growth and increased opportunities.
JPL Earthworks. Customized landscape construction excellence that enriches your outdoor space and your life. Love your landscape!
Job Overview
The Landscape Laborer is responsible for performing various work tasks (generally physical labor) to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape laborer must operate various tools and equipment to perform specified job tasks.
JPL Earthworks is growing, with minimum annual growth of 15%. We’re always investing in our staff and new equipment, are based in Edmonton, and have daily opportunities to create and enrich beautiful outdoor spaces.
Specific responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of job sites before the beginning of a project;
- Operate various tools and equipment, including chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc;
- Assist in constructing walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc;
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting daily inspections, lubricating, and cleaning;
- Dig ditches or trenches;
- Perform land-clearing activities;
- Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns;
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required for landscape construction projects;
- Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying;
- Assist foreman with job-related tasks;
- To perform work activities and read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications;
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;
- Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry preferred;
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner;
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written);
- Time management skills;
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team;
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods & carry out strenuous physical tasks, ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift;
- Able to get to transport to work sites;
- Able to lift 100 lbs. without assistance, ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Requires good manual dexterity and excellent stamina are required.
You’ll be good at this job if
- You’re organized and adaptable: schedules and circumstances often change no matter how well we plan, so you roll with it with a smile;
- You’re responsible and dependable, can work with minimal supervision but know when to ask for assistance;
- You love being outside, rain or shine;
- You possess excellent problem-solving abilities;
- You’re a high-energy individual capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with potential clients, suppliers, and contractors;
- You’re self-aware, can take direct feedback, and want to grow personally;
- You communicate effectively and proactively;
- You’re accountable and have a mature sense of personal responsibility: you say what you think, make commitments, and follow through;
- You’re inclined to smile and be polite even when you don’t feel like it. We want our customers to love you;
- You like to have fun. Some days are tough due to foul weather, project surprises, challenging personalities, or difficult work, but you’re skilled at modeling fun no matter what;
- You sweat the details. We don’t cut corners, and quality is critical;
- You want (or think you want) a career in landscaping and not just a summer job.
Compensation and benefits
- $16-25/hour, depending on qualifications and experience;
- Overtime pay: 1.5x time for any hours greater than 40 worked per week;
- Support for ongoing training and education.
Job Types:
- Full-time, Seasonal
Salary:
- $16-25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 – 10 hour shift - Monday to Friday - some weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Work Location:
- Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB.
Expected start date:
- 2023-04-15
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