The Lawn/Snow Team - Labourer

Sault Ste. Marie

Other

POSTED: 10 months ago

Odd Job Jacks

14780

September 26, 2023

18

The Lawn/Snow Team
Labourers
Wage: $18.00/hr - $20.50/hr (lower end reflects no add-ons. Upper end reflects all add ons.)
Available Wage Add-ons
$2.00 Operator
$0.50 Working at Heights

Job Description
This position is part of a team of 2-4 landscaping and snow removal crew members. A labourer's primary role is to handle any and all tasks assigned to them by the Team Lead with minimal direction, supervision and ongoing instruction. Labourers will also be expected to assist
the Team Lead on more complex tasks.

Physical Requirements
- Consistently perform physically demanding tasks including but not limited to;
- Repeatedly lifting and transporting equipment and items up to and approximately 75 lbs
- Walking, standing and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods of time
- Utilizing tools reflective of the job (zero turn mower, grass trimmers, etc.)
- Loading and unloading equipment between shop, vehicles and jobsites
- Working within various positions and postures as required to complete tasks including but not limited to; bending, twisting, laying, crouching, reaching overhead, squating etc.

Skill Requirements
- Able to operate a wide variety of lawn and garden implements and tools with efficiency, proficiency, comfort, and control
- Including but not limited to; walk-behind and ride-on lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, leaf blowers, pruners, shears, dethatchers, aerators, fertilizer
spreaders
- Able to operate snow removal machinery and tools with efficiency, proficiency, comfort, and control
- Including but not limited to; walk-behind snow blowers and shovels
- The ability to professionally mow a lawn with various striping patterns and techniques
- Able to handle the following tasks and similar tasks as directed;
- Sod installation and seeding
- Garden and hedge trimming and maintenance
- Trimming and edging
- Yard cleanups including fall leaf cleanup
- Snow removal of driveways, walkways, decks, etc.
- Ability to operate a tractor/loader with various implements is an asset

Employee Requirements
- Provide all basic/non-specialty PPE related to our services - this will differ depending on division. Including but not limited to, safety glasses, ear plugs, face shield, hard hat, various gloves, steel toe boots, dust masks, indoor/outdoor shoes, etc.
- When working outside, required to provide the following hi-visibility outerwear; orange hi-vis tear away style vest, orange hi-vis winter jacket, hi-vis rain gear.
- Required to maintain presentable job appropriate workwear suitable for construction, landscaping, or cleaning. Workwear should be free of excessive wear and tear or damage, properly fitting and durable.

- Odd Job Jacks Inc. provides all tools and equipment. You will not be expected to use your own tools.
- Odd Job Jacks Inc. provides transportation to and from all job sites. You will not be required to use your own transportation.