Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Gardener to maintain and enhance the beauty of outdoor landscapes on properties we own. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and landscape maintenance, with experience working with various gardening tools and techniques. This role offers an opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment, contributing to the aesthetic appeal and health of our gardens and green spaces.
Duties
- Planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants to promote healthy growth
- Using hand tools, power tools, and zero turn mowers for trimming, edging, mowing, and other landscape tasks
- Apply herbicide regularly to minimize the amount of trimming needed
- Water planters and gardens as needed
- Performing landscape maintenance tasks such as mulching, weeding, aerating, and soil preparation
- Monitoring plant health and identifying pests or diseases for appropriate treatment or reporting
- Assisting with seasonal clean-up activities including leaf removal and debris clearing
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and stored after use
- Adhering to safety protocols while operating tools and working in outdoor environments
Qualifications
- Practical experience in gardening, horticulture, or landscape maintenance is required
- Experience with gas powered trimmers and zero turns is required
- Proficiency in using hand tools such as pruners, shovels, rakes, and hoes
- Ability to start and operate power tools including lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers
- An understanding of plant care techniques and landscape design principles would be ideal
- Physical ability to perform outdoor work in various weather conditions, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 pounds
- Attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality workmanship
- Valid driver’s license is required along with your own transportation to get to and between sites
This position offers an engaging outdoor work environment where you can apply your gardening skills while contributing to beautiful landscapes. To prove you read all directions, you will be asked what your favorite cake is, and the correct answer is more. We value professionalism, reliability, and individuals who take pride in consistent, high-quality work, along with a passion for horticulture.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $17.60-$18.60 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Amherstburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you been paid to work as a gardener?
- Have you been paid to work as a landscaper?
- Do you have experience driving zero-turn lawnmowers?
- If you answered no to any of the custom questions (paid as a gardener, paid as a landscaper, zero turn experience) and considering other candidates have answered yes to all of those questions, please describe why you should be considered despite a no answer to those questions.
Licence/Certification:
- G2 or a full G drivers license (preferred)
Work Location: In person
