Landscape Maintenance Technician

Position Description & Responsibilities

Attitude : Rooted Landscape Management Ltd. is dedicated to making Sooke more beautiful from the outside in. We pride ourselves in providing only the best quality work and expect the Technician to take the same pride and ownership in the jobs they oversee. This position requires interaction with others from different backgrounds, experience levels, and work ethics. It is expected that the Technician leads their team in demonstrating kindness, respect, and professionalism, especially with those who do not reciprocate. As a professional at Rooted Landscape, responsibility and trustworthiness are central to maintain a healthy working climate. The Landscape Technician should contribute to a positive and respectful relationship with the customer, with their crew, and with the management team.

Daily Tasks : The Technician will be responsible for assisting the Landscape Maintenance Foreman in all of your team’s projects. You will report directly to the Foreman for all concerns, questions, issues, and customer requests. You will need to have a working knowledge of the standard operating procedures of all aspects of landscape Maintenance.

The physical demands of this job require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, driving with a trailer and occasionally operating machinery. This job requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to the elements. This may include heavy to moderate noise and exposure to tools and machines used in Landscape Maintenance.

Rooted Landscape Management Ltd. is dedicated to high-quality work and that takes excellent people! We provide outstanding benefits including competitive pay, extended health and dental & quarterly company events. We provide paid virtual and in-class training to better your skills. Rooted is also a registered sponsor with ITA and welcomes apprentices to apply. We work hard to maintain a motivating, encouraging, and positive work environment.

Job Requirements

• Current and valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license
• Drivers Abstract
• 1 year Job experience in related field preferred
• Steel toed boots
• Appropriate attire for all weather conditions

Expectations

• Between 35-45 hours per week from March-November
• Between 15-30 hours per week from December-February
• Competence in operating ALL Maintenance equipment, powered and non-powered.
• Competence in completing hedging/pruning, mowing/trimming, weeding and general cleanup
• Competence in assisting with jobs including but not limited to simple irrigation repair, aeration/top dress and garden mulching
• Plant Identification skills and general care knowledge preferred
• Time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and understand new tasks including new technologies
• Reliability and timeliness

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal, Apprenticeship Contract length: 12 months

Salary : $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience :

• landscaping: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person