Gardening/Landscaping GTA East

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Summer Gardener to join our team from May to end of August (optional to late Fall). This position involves travelling to and reporting on the garden areas at several apartment buildings in the east GTA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for landscaping, a good eye for detail, and the ability to work independently while traveling and maintaining a schedule across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel daily between multiple residential properties to perform garden maintenance

• Check on the status of weed, mulch, edge, and water garden beds, shrubs, and flower installations

• Inspect seasonal flowers and small shrubs as needed

• Ensure that contracting company maintains neat and clean flower beds and landscaped areas

• Identify and report signs of plant disease or pest issues

• Dispose of green waste appropriately at each site

• Inspect gardens for hazards or maintenance needs and report them to management

• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order
  
  Interact professionally with site staff and residents when needed

         Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or a combination of experience and coursework

• Access to vehicle in order to travel between sites

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions
  
  
  Working Conditions

• Outdoor work across multiple locations

• Requires travel between properties 

• Must supply appropriate outdoor clothing and safety footwear

• Self-motivated, organized, and dependable

• Knowledge of common plants, flowers, and shrubs in Southern Ontario is an asset

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
  
  
  MetCap would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview. No agencies please.
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  MetCap Living Management Inc. is committed to accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and under the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the selection process. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email us.