Landscape - Horticulture & Maintenance Technician

Craine Projects Ltd is a full-service design and build landscaping company serving Metro Vancouver. Their friendly and professional team has decades of experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining innovative and sustainable landscaping projects of all sizes. They take pride in their detailed-focused craftsmanship, providing innovative solutions, and using the best locally sourced materials to create dream outdoor spaces for homeowners. All backed by industry-leading warranty. They are skilled designers, horticulturists, ecologists, carpenters, and masons who love what they do and the positive impact it has on their client’s lives.

 “Are you fond of working outdoors, embracing variety, solving problems, collaborating with a dynamic and diligent team, and having the chance to develop within an innovative small company?”

We are looking for a reliable Horticulture & Maintenance Technician, with the desire to eventually lead their own team(s). Some experience is considered an asset - willingness to learn. 

 Job Discription

 Location of work: Vancouver, and surrounding areas

 Job Duties: 

 Garden Install & Maintenance - Assisting with the following:

• Maintaining the good health and presentation of gardens
• Pruning of ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges, weeding and bed work, plant care, fertilizing, mulching and soil amendments, lawn care (mowing, weeding and line trimming), and pest and disease control
• Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting
• Clean and maintain hard surfaces, as well as all hardscape and paved areas
• Conduct minor repairs for irrigation and lighting
• Plant installation and garden renovations when required
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
• When required: support landscape installation crews with construction labour (i.e. walls, walkways, driveways, patios, lawns, gardens etc.)
• Some estimating and sales experience. This is a split role between field and client visits for the horticulture division. 

 Requirements:

• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license
• Must possess steel toes, rain gear and secateurs
• Must have effective communication skills (both verbal and written) in English
• Must have physical attributes, strong work ethic and stamina to meet the physically demanding nature of the role - the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail - with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• High energy and enthusiasm - and happy to work outside in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold (rain or shine!)
• Competent in the safe and responsible use of power tools and equipment
• Must adhere to WorkSafe practices and policies

 Selection Criteria:

• Ideal candidate has 2-3 years experience in maintenance and soft scape installation
• 5+ years of experience working in horticulture
• Landscape design & sales experience considered assets
• Horticulture Diploma, Certified Landscape Technician or working towards Red Seal considered an asset
• Knowledge of horticultural matters, plants, and plant identification skills considered an asset
• Landscape maintenance experience on large, high-end properties considered an asset
• Knowledge of basic irrigation repairs - and other specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment considered an asset
• Knowledge and experience in the landscape hardscape aspects considered an asset
• Knowledge of LMN time is considered an asset

 Job Types: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time

 Salary: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour, based on experince

 Schedule:

• 8-hours a day 
• No weekends

 Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

 Experience:

• Gardeners: 1 year (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience working in horticulture
• APL applicable Horticulture education
• Landscape design & sales experience considered assets
• Knowledge of LMN time is considered an asset
• Horticulture: 2 years (preferred)
• Maintenance: 2 years (required)
• Managment: 1 year (preferred)