Hutten & Co Land and Shore Looking for Crew Member, Gardening at Canada Full Time

Gardening Crew Member

Reports to: Gardening Crew Leader

Purpose: As a Gardening Crew Member, you love plants, the outdoors, and working in the garden. You value quality workmanship, working together as a team, and maintaining beautiful spaces!

JOB SUMMARY – THE 3R’s

Role: Gardening Crew Member

Responsibility:

1. Project Execution

2. Quality Workmanship

3. Crew Truck and Trailer Cleanliness

4. Machinery, Tools, Small Equipment Care

Result: Hutten & Co. is recognized as an expert in horticulture and garden care, while providing property owners with a high level of detailed, professional and trustworthy care.

METRICS TO MEASURE RESULTS

• Estimated vs Actual Job Hours

• 15 Minute Daily Clean/ Grease

  DETAIL OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Execution

• Complete all work according to customer and company expectations in terms of aesthetics, beauty and function

• Complete all work according to the Hutten best practices and quality manuals

• Successfully resolve warranty work according to the Hutten Client Care packages

• Operate various tools and equipment, including compact equipment, chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, pruners, wheelbarrows, measurement equipment, shovels, rakes, horticultural implements, etc.

• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization on jobsites, and shop/yard areas

• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment

• Read and interpret landscape designs and specifications to complete work activities

• Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative

• Demonstrate continuous growth through ongoing education in the field of Horticulture

• Demonstrate active participation in regular team meetings

• Comply with all company policies and regulations and local health and safety regulations

• Communicate to customer professionally, delivering service according to “the Hutten Way”

• Assist crew leader with site consultations, technical support, and collaboration as required

• Complete quality assessments of completed services and property inspections

1. Quality Workmanship

• Complete Property Care and Gardening services to include:

• Edging, spring cleanup of gardens, and mulching

• Ongoing garden management, weeding and plant care

• Fall cleanup of gardens and turf and winterization

• Seasonal and specialized pruning and transplanting

• Fertilizing and pest management

• Seasonal colour (annuals and container plantings)

• Irrigation and lighting maintenance services

• Assist and collaborate with the enhancements team where required with:

• New plantings and garden expansion

• Improvements such as patio repair, cleaning or drainage

• Other enhancements approved by Hutten & Co.

1. Crew Truck and Trailer Cleanliness

• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas

1. Machinery, Tools, Small Equipment Care

• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis

  BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• You value the Hutten Philosophy

• You’re willing to grow and learn

• You enjoy working outdoors

• You’re prepared to work in hot, cold and wet weather

• You’re a team player

• You enjoy a fast pace

  TECHNICAL SKILLS

• You’re a hands on person

• You’re love plants, and are interested in learning how to identify them

• You are competent with manual and power garden tools

• You can read and understand landscape plans

• You have a valid license

• Horticulture diploma or certificate an asset