Creative Roots is always looking for
great people to join our team 

Landscape Maintenance Technician

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:

Landscape Maintenance Leader

POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:

None

Ultimate Goal of This Position:     This position is responsible for bettering skills (with training provided), and implementing those skills on the work site for yourself and crew members with a professional manner  and great attitude.  Make Creative Roots an industry leader using your technical knowledge to create healthy gardens. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Horticulture certificate or 2 years industry experience
  • IPM certificate (with pesticide dispenser’s license)
  • WCB Occupational First Aid Certificate (Level 1)
  • Valid BC Driver's License with clean Driver's Abstract
  • Physically fit with a keen attention to detail
  • Desire and initiative to grow within your position and the Creative Roots team
  • A desire to get shit done with a sense of urgency
  • Desire to play on a winning team
  • Capable of leading one to two people in completing small tasks with little supervision
  • Bondable

ICING ON THE CAKE:

  • 1 - 2 years experience in hardscape
  • Outstanding customer service skills

WORKING ON THE BUSINESS (STRATEGIC WORK):       Performing your duties to the highest possible standards so you, the team and customers are proud of the finished results.  Learning the philosophy and practice of Open Book Management and how you can become a valuable team player in The Great Game of Business.

SOME OF WHAT YOU’D BE DOING:

 

On a Daily Basis:
  • Contribute to the 5 - 15 minute daily morning huddle.
  • Learn and practice all safety procedures.
  • Learn and practice the use of equipment related to the industry.
  • Work with the Maintenance team to maintain beautiful gardens for our customers.
  • Prepare chemicals and load equipment on and off trailers and trucks.
  •  Carry out and teach team members the proper techniques to weed, cultivate, deadhead, dig, lift, carry, wheel barbarrel, etc. 
  • Assisting the Maintenance Leader in ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Occasionally filling out work orders for small jobs you are undertaking.
  • Be constantly thinking on how you can play The Game to the best of your ability.

On a Weekly Basis:
  • Contribute to the Weekly Huddle.
  • Hand in your Time Sheet complete, correct, and on time.
  • Keep up-to-date on news and events at CRG via our internal Intranet site & email.

Always:
  • Be constantly thinking of ways to improve yourself, your team, and the services we offer.
  • Live our Have Fun, No Asshole, Flawless Execution and Never Surrender way of life.
  • Keep yourself and team members aligned with the company core values – Live Better by Giving Back, Delight Our Customers, Think Outside the Box, and Work Together.


 This is what Creative Roots expects from you:
  • Happily take instruction from an experienced Landscape Maintenance Leader.
  • Ask questions when needed.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional manner.
  • A desire to learn the industry and progress within the Creative Roots team.
  • A desire to be a team player and feel comfortable with our Core Values and Rituals.
  • Bring needed supplies for work every day (lunch, water, PPE - Personal Protective Equipment).
  • Report all injuries and notify Leader of past injury concerns immediately.
  • Maintain a mature, courteous and effective relationship with all team members.
  • Achieve 80% billable efficiency on a daily basis.
  • Document all chemical use.

How you'll know you're doing a great job:

You will be rewarded through a competitive hourly rate of compensation and be given the opportunity to move up the ladder with clearly defined position outlines and requirements.  Once you complete your 90-day probation period, you will enjoy a stake in our Bonus Plan along with a Benefits Package if you have helped the company meet its targets and measures during the season and fulfilled the requirements of your position & the company as outlined in your Scorecard & Training Passport.

This is what you can expect from Creative Roots:

    • A seasonal position with 40 +/- hours Monday - Friday (occasional Saturday and weather permitting) with our active season beginning approximately March 1st and ending December 1st.
    • An hourly rate of $15.30 - $16.30 plus overtime compensation and the opportunity to participate in our Bonus Plan.
    • Benefits Package (upon completion of 90-day probation period).
    • A stake in our Bonus Plan providing:
      • the company meet its targets and measures during the season
      • you have fulfilled the requirements of your position & the company as outlined in your Scorecard & Training Passport
    • Industry and personal support, training and guidance.
    • Opportunity to excel in your position and grow professionally.
    • Opportunity to learn Open Book Management and Business Literacy.
    • A great place to work!


Before you Apply!

We appreciate all those that apply for a job at Creative Roots Group, We tend to get an overwhelming response to our job ads, Only those that meet our job requirements and criteria would be selected for an interview. Please read the Job descriptions carefully before applying for any position.