During the spring, summer and fall seasons we provide full grounds maintenance including lawn care services, flower and tree planting, aerating and de-thatching, leaf removal and various other types of maintenance including full lawn and garden care programs for fertilizing and weed and insect control. Positions for winter employment following the summer season are also available.
Thunderbolt Contracting is a family-owned landscape contractor located in the Nation’s Capital since 1992. We have a dedicated team of over 150 employees and a modern fleet of equipment to take care of each project from start to finish. Working at Thunderbolt means being part of a large team with the resources to help you perform your best.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine maintenance of flower beds including pruning, edging, and weeding to promote healthy plant growth.
- Installation of flowers and other plant material, soil, mulch, etc.
- Conduct routine inspections of landscaped areas to identify issues or areas needing attention.
- Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, and hand lifting/carrying.
- Utilize hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and pruners to carry out various landscaping tasks.
- Operate power tools safely and effectively for tasks such as digging and cutting.
- Operate company vehicle.
- Supervise and motivate crew members.
- Actively participate in on-the-job training of crew members.
- Assist in winter operations by clearing and salting of snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots for various residential and commercial properties during the winter months.
- Complete and submit paperwork related to any jobs, maintain written time records and work orders.
- Maintain accurate records of on-site activity including time tracking, work orders, health and safety forms, equipment logs, etc.
- Communicate issues relating to employee relations, equipment issues, customer issues – make suggestions for solutions.
- Maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures prescribed by the Company and WHMIS Guidelines in performance of duties.
- Other duties as required. This is not a complete list of all possible tasks or responsibilities, and you may be asked to perform other duties as required that are not explicitly mentioned above.
Skills and Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of plant types, soil health, and seasonal plant care
- Formal horticultural training or certification (preferred).
- Leadership experience in a landscape or groundskeeping role.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to our Ottawa office.
- Strong communication and team coordination skills.
- Commitment to safety and professionalism.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Deferred profit-sharing plan.
- Holiday closures.
- Advanced training and opportunities for career advancement.
- Career development through training and advancement.
- Family-oriented company culture and team-building events.
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
