Seasonal Grounds Labourer

Role:
Seasonal Grounds Labourer

Reporting to:
Grounds Supervisor

Salary Range: $20-25/ hr

Weishaupt Design Group is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Labourer to join our team for the summer, based in the Caledon area. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a strong interest in horticulture and the ability to work effectively autonomously with a positive attitude. The Grounds Labourer will be responsible for the planting and maintenance of all gardens on the property and cutting of the grass, reporting to the Grounds Manager at Yellow Wood.

For lovers of design, Yellow Wood is a unique cultural project that brings together design, art, nature, and people in ways that spark creative inspiration. Our mission is to create a place where members of the design community can experience creative collaboration, inspiration, and rejuvenation, and where they can connect with the larger community in a spirit of reciprocal discovery. We will tread lightly on the land – respectfully, and with a commitment to preservation and regeneration.

We will find modern ways to integrate art into the natural surroundings. We will fashion an environment where each of these – design, art, nature, community – can nurture and elevate one another, through storytelling and experiences. The private residence of Weishaupt Design Group founder, Stephan Weishaupt, Yellow Wood is part of a larger network rooted in the world of design.

Weishaupt Design Group is searching for a Seasonal Grounds Labourer based out of the Caledon area to join our team for the summer. The Grounds Labourer is a self-motivated individual who has a strong interest in horticulture, the ability to work effectively autonomously with a positive attitude. The role involves planting and maintaining gardens on the property and grass cutting.

• Work closely with the Groundskeeping crew daily
• Plant and maintain the various flower and vegetable gardens
• Weekly grass cutting
• Ensuring all projects are completed within appropriate timelines
• General upkeep of properties to ensure all amenities are in good, working condition
• Proper disposal of garbage and debris from properties
• Supporting with the building and upkeep of trail infrastructure
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required
• Occasional shifts on weekends/holidays for animal care

• Team player with a positive attitude
• Valid G-class driver’s license
• Self-motivated with a high attention to detail
• Preferred experience in horticulture
• Preferred experience operating small tractors, riding mowers, trimmers, hand tools, and working with farm animals
• Safety footwear - Required

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