Garden Maintenance and Lawn Care Crew Member

Location: Team members meet at Brackenrig Nursery in Port Carling
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal
Wage: $21-$25/hr
About Us: Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance is a landscape and garden maintenance company proudly serving Muskoka for over thirty-five years. We specialize in providing top-notch garden and landscape services from lawn and garden care to garden redesigns and plantings. Our team is passionate about promoting beautiful landscapes through knowledge, expertise, and a love of plants!
Job Overview: As a Garden Maintenance and Lawn Care Crew Member, you will be responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of our clients' lawns and gardens. This role involves a variety of tasks including mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, and general garden upkeep. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for working outdoors. Crew members work closely with our Team leads so no experience is necessary just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lawn Care: Mow, edge, and trim lawns to ensure a neat and tidy appearance. Apply fertilizers, and other lawn treatments as needed.
• Garden Maintenance: Weed, mulch, prune, and plant flowers, shrubs, and trees. Ensure plants are healthy and vibrant through proper watering and care.
• Seasonal Tasks: Perform tasks such as leaf removal, seasonal planting, and preparation of landscapes for changing weather conditions.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate lawn care equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers. Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Customer Interaction: Provide excellent customer service by addressing client questions, concerns, and requests in a professional manner.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other crew members to complete tasks efficiently.

• Experience in lawn care, landscaping, or garden maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of plants, lawn care techniques, and garden tools is a plus.
• Ability to operate and maintain lawn care equipment safely.
• Strong physical stamina with the ability to perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license is a plus but not required.

• Education is at the heart of our business, and we are happy to offer continuing education opportunities to interested employees. These include Red Seal Certification, Landscape Ontario Training, Online courses, Hands on training, and more.
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Potential for career growth within the company.
• On-the-job training in lawn care and garden maintenance techniques.
• Positive work environment with a supportive team.
• Employee discounts on landscaping and garden products.
• Health Spending Plan.
• Bonuses.