Summary:The Landscape Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts. Our apprentices lead a crew of one or two other labourers. The successful candidate will drive the truck and operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well as provide daily progress reporting on job time, cost data, and daily checklists. Requirements:§ Positive attitude§ High School Diploma, GED or equivalent§ Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner§ Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels, signs, and job notes, complete daily reports to office and/or customers§ Time management skills§ Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices§ Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team§ Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks§ Full G driver’s license and safe driving record§ Data equipped smart phoneWork Conditions:§ Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials§ Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift§ Ability to work in a fast paced environment§ Requires good manual dexterity§ Excellent stamina is required§ Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis§ Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold§ Must have: The ability to coach, instruct, and correct coworkers on your crew§ Flexible working hours including occasional weekend and evening work due to rain delays.Why work at The Better Way?Small business culture where you are not a number you are part of the familyWe provide business education that will serve you in life and in your career.We believe mowing lawns, and gardening are real careers not dead end jobs…we treat this trade accordingly. Landscaping has lifted more people from poverty to wealth then any other trade!We invest in your apprenticeship with courses from Landscape Ontario, and internal training with pay increases as you progress through the apprenticeship.Clean, safe, and well maintained equipment that is updated regularly.You have seasonal time off from mid-late December-Mid March so you can ski and ice fish more! Snow removal will be required in the winter.Competitive pay with performance bonus based on achieving goals.We value your ideas and contribution at weekly huddles(we believe the next improvement idea can come from the newest team member) and through daily informal feedback opportunity.Our shop is on a major bus route so there is no need for a car/ride every day.Our shop is in Burlington…but you may be able to carpool from Hamilton.

Landscape Maintenance Aprenticeship

The Better Way Property Maintenance

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