Title Arborist Crew Lead
Salary $32-$34/hour – Full Time
Location 8450 13th Street, Edmonton, AB, T6P1X2
Job Information

Arborist

Kentucky Blue Grass Ltd is looking for experienced Tree Workers to add to our growing tree department. Kentucky Blue Grass is a landscaping and tree service company that specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We service Edmonton and surrounding areas. We are looking to add to our experienced tree department. We are looking for people that are highly energetic, have a great work attitude and safe work practice. Applicants must have plenty of experience within the Tree Service industry. Climbing is preferred but not mandatory. A clean driver’s license is also essential. You must be willing to work in all-weather conditions.

Duties would include:

-Tree pruning

– Tree removal

– Chain saw work

– Bucket Truck/Lift work (driving standard)

– Working at Heights

– Heavy Lifting

– Rigging

– Chipper work

– Tree Climbing (with and without spurs)

 

The position would be ASAP. Starting wage would be from $32-34/hr. depending on skill set.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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Title Arborist
Salary $23-28/hr
Location Edmonton
Job Information

Arborist

Kentucky Blue Grass Ltd is looking for ISA Certified Arborists, Tree Climbers and experienced tree workers to add to our growing tree department. Kentucky Blue Grass is a landscaping and tree service company that specializes in residential, commercial and industrial properties in Edmonton and surrounding area. We are looking to fill various positions for our upcoming season with people that are highly energetic, have a great work attitude and safe work practice. Applicants must have plenty of experience within the Tree Service industry. A clean drivers license is also essential. You must be willing to work in all weather conditions.

Working for the tree department would include:

tree pruning, tree removals, chain saw work, climbing (with and without spurs), bucket truck/lift work, working at heights, heavy lifting, rigging, chipper work and working in all kinds of weather.

Starting wage would be from $23-28/hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Experience Required: 2 Years

Tentative start date: Immediately

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

  • Climbing Experience
  • Proper Pruning Techniques
  • Chainsaw and Bucket Truck Experience

Required license or certification:

  • Driver’s License
  • ISA Certified considered a major asset
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Title Landscape Foreman
Salary $24-28/hr
Start Date 2020-04-01
Location Edmonton
Job Information

Kentucky Blue Grass is a landscaping company serving Edmonton and surrounding area.
We are looking for the right individual to grow with our expanding landscape department.
If you are:

  • Willing to learn and challenge yourself
  • Capable of making decisions
  • Patient while teaching others
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good with paperwork
  • Health and Safety oriented
  • Ability to work independently.

You are already the ideal candidate.

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

  • 3 years or more in landscape construction
  • 1 year or more supervising 2 or more individuals
  • Capable of reading blue prints
  • Plan and organize materials and jobs
  • Knowledge of plants and trees
  • Experience with skid steers and other machines
  • Able to build retaining walls and water features and install pavers
  • Has a drivers license

If this sounds like the job for you please email your resume

Wage will be dependent on experience and range between $24-28/hr

  • Landscaping: 3 years
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Title Landscape Horticulture Manager
Salary $24-28/hr
Job Information

Kentucky Blue Grass is excited to be adding a Landscape Horticulturalist manager to our growing team of management! We are looking for someone that is knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate for the landscape industry.

We are a lawn maintenance, landscaping and tree service company that specializes in commercial and industrial property care. We service Edmonton and surrounding areas. With over 25 years of experience in serving Edmonton, our team is always looking to grow in both size and knowledge. Job would be seasonal to start with potential for full time, depending on skill set.

We are Property Care by People Who Care.

 

Responsibilities will include:

Overall site assessments for lawn and plant health, safety, and aesthetics

Identifying plant pests and diseases

Applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers

Extensive identification knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals

Pruning of trees, shrubs, and perennials

Install annuals in flowerpots and beds

Provide customers and team members with advice on appropriate plant selection for each project

Create plant care plans to meet each customer’s needs

Train gardeners on proper pruning techniques and weed control

Ability to operate a variety of landscape equipment

Meet with customers and quote proposals

Present a professional presence and appearance to clients

 

Job Requirements:

Formal Landscape Horticulturalist education (Olds College Training or Red Seal Certification)

Minimum 4 Years Industry Experience

Extensive identification knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals

Long hours in all weather conditions

Good Physical condition and able to lift up to 50lbs

Clean driver’s license

Computer knowledge (Microsoft Outlook, word, excel)

Communicate with employees, customers and management

Training Skills

Oversee and train a staff of up to 10 workers

 

Considered an Asset but Not a Requirement:

Irrigation system knowledge

Greenhouse or Nursery experience

Pesticide Applicators License

Previous experience in sales

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Title Landscape Labourer
Salary $17 – $22/hr
Location Edmonton
Job Information

Landscape Labourer

Are you looking to Get Fit, Get Tanned, Get Paid? Kentucky Blue Grass has an amazing opportunity to work outdoors this coming season. We are a lawn maintenance, landscaping and tree services company that specializes in commercial and industrial properties. We service Edmonton and surrounding areas. We are looking to fill various positions for our upcoming season with people that are highly energetic and have a great work attitude. We have jobs which include trimming, mowing, watering, pesticide applications, rough cutting, aeration, landscape construction and litter picking. You must be willing to work in any weather conditions, have a valid driver’s license and willing to work long hours when needed. No previous experience necessary. Starting wage will be between $17-22/ hr. depending on skill set and position.

Jobs can include: Lawn Maintenance (mowing and trimming)

Gardening (Shrub pruning, weed control & flower bed maintenance)

Rough Cutting

Watering

Aeration

Pesticide Application (Pesticide applicator license considered an asset)

Litter Picking (parking lots)

Landscape Construction

Tentative start date: Mid-April 2019

Job Type: Full-time *(seasonal)

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required license or certification:

  • Driver’s License

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