Murray's Horticultural Services

 

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 Employment Opportunity:

 
 Landscape Labourer

DUTIES:


Assist foreman with daily maintenance of truck and all equipment used including hand tools, tampers, sod cutter, and other light gasoline powered tools used in landscape construction.

 
Carry out a range of landscape construction activities (under supervision) including:
   excavation and movement of soil -
   grading and raking of aggregate and soils to establish grades
   planting bed cultivation, weeding edging and mulching
   planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
   installation of soil, lawn seed and sod
   watering of beds and containers
   spreading of fertilizers and other soil amendments
   planting of annuals, perennials trees and shrubs

represent Murray's at the job site, ensure polite communication and safe property maintenance.

 
SKILLS:

Knowledge and interest in gardening
Competence around the use of hand tools and small motors
Strong communication skills and initiative to carry out plans of work 
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work physically for extended period of time
Work experience in landscape construction.
Valid Driver's Licence

 
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High school
Additional landscape or construction courses are an asset.
First aid standard training

Apply to:
            Mail:       Please include the position applied for.
                          P.O. Box 601, 1525 Portugal Cove Road
                          Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, 
                           A1M 3R6
           Fax: (709) 895-1000
           E-mail:   murrays@nl.rogers.com

Please indicate position on application.

 

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Last updated: Jan 23, 2012