sod layer

Overview Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Wet/damp
  • Dusty
  • Hot
Work setting
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Rural area
  • Farm
  • Landscape maintenance
Responsibilities Tasks
  • Assist with landscape constructions
  • Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
  • Cut grass
  • Rake and collect refuse
  • Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
  • Lay sod or seed
  • Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

  • Green economy sector
Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Hardworking
  • Accurate
  • Judgement
Benefits Health benefits
  • Health care plan
Other Benefits
  • Other benefits
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