job posting - Landscape Gardener
Permanent/full-time position.
Start date flexible.
Landscape gardening experience not required.
Vehicle required to get you to site
Being a landscape gardener with Fallingwater is more than just a job or a paycheck; it is an opportunity to grow your career. You will be exposed to many different tools and tasks each day. You will learn how to weed and beautify garden beds, and how to use power equipment such as mowers, blowers, line and hedge trimmers to masterfully care for lawns, plants and trees. Absolutely no experience is required. We provide full training on all tasks and equipment. In addition to acquiring new skills, you’ll be working with a great team of people. The growing, ever-changing landscape ensures there is variety in what you do from week to week. Plus, we offer many opportunities for advancement.
You will succeed in this role if you possess:
Enthusiasm to continuously learn and improve your skill set
A love for the outdoors and working in all types of weather
Excellent interpersonal skills
A collaborative attitude and ability to anticipate the needs of others
An above-average work ethic
An average-to-high level of physical fitness
A discerning and creative eye for detail and balance
Previous experience in a client-serving industry
Self-discipline and time management skills
Career enhancement opportunities:
Registration in the ITA Horticultural Apprentice Program
Progression within the company to higher paying roles
Paid tuition in several industry-related courses
Health/dental benefits available in supervisory roles
About Fallingwater:
Fallingwater has been serving the Greater Victoria area for the past 18 years. We are a team of passionate professionals who take pride in providing exceptional landscape design, install and maintenance services to a wide range of residential, strata and commercial properties. Fallingwater stands apart from the average landscaping company in that most of the leadership team come from outside the horticulture industry. Our strong core values of pride in workmanship, professionalism, personal growth, efficiency and teamwork are practiced by all, every day, in all that we do. We also offer advancement opportunities, an apprenticeship sponsorship program and tuition coverage.
We offer:
$21/hr starting wage
Opportunities to advance in our growing division
ITA Red Seal apprenticeship opportunities in horticulture
Please submit resumes and cover letters to: paul.fallingwater@gmail.com