Grounds Person
Join our team! Ballantrae Tree Care is a growing Arboriculture company in York Region. We are looking for a ground person to support our arborists on job sites. This is a seasonal fulltime position.
Duties
- Assist lead-arborist in job site setup, debris removal, cleanup and equipment maintenance.
- Raking up/ leaf blowing job sites.
- Chainsaw and Chipper operation/loading brush – training included
- Loading and unloading equipment
- General tasks (vehicles cleaned, washed, equipment inspection, saws sharpened, firewood production)
Position Requirements
- Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Transportation to the Shop in Ballantrae, ON
- Able to arrive on time with a professional appearance, positive attitude, eagerness to work, fit for work and fully equipped.
- Capable of performing physically demanding manual labour in a variety of weather conditions.
- Able to perform/ be trained in ground support operations such as, but not limited to, rigging, cutting, brush management and chipping, site clean-up, leaving the site as it was when you arrived.
Assets:
- Valid provincial driver's license. Class G license and clean driver abstract.
- Previous expereince working in landscaping or in any outdoor trade.
- Chainsaw training or certification is an asset.
- Interest in arboriculture is an asset
- Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and has a willingness to learn and progress.
- First Aid/CPR considered an asset.
Additional Information
- 40 - 50 hours or more per week (depending on weather and season); the days vary from 8 – 10 hour days, Monday – Friday.
- Typical Start time: 7 AM in Ballantrae, ON
- Seasonal Worker (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Wage Based on experience $19.00 to $21.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Previous Experience in Trade Work
- Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Licence/Certification:
- G licence and transportation to Ballantrae, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
