Landscaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Experienced and highly skilled Landscaper and Horticulture Apprentice available immediately for fall work. Certified Landscaping - Horticulture Apprentice with Apprenticeship MB; one year landscaping experience. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: The Grounds Guys, Winnipeg, MB (August 2016 to Present) Complete softscaping/hardscaping projects for clients. Plant/install trees, shrubs, greenery, etc.; perform lawncare maintenance. Maintain and service equipment; complete irrigation, leaf blowing, digging, weeding, and gardening. Helped with occasional snow removal. Supervised other team members. Maintained the grounds at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border sites in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Operate heavy-duty equipment to include skid-steer loader, boom lift, and forklift. Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner while following company protocols and adhering to expectations and quality.  -Helped land a successful long-term client  -Performed extra duties at CBSA sites, including helping border patrol agents with lawncare needs  -Volunteered for North End Family Centre to give “the jungle” a makeover—removing weeds, dying trees, and slabs of concrete, replacing it with fresh gravel, raised garden beds, and new grass to turn the area into a usable space PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE • Certified Landscaping - Horticulture Apprentice with Apprenticeship MB; one year landscaping experience • Strong customer-service skills; 10 years’ experience working with the public in various environments • Skilled and experienced odd job handyman/construction worker, data entry operator, and call centre agent • Able to lift and carry heavy items, both manually and using forklift and other machinery • Excellent troubleshooter with advanced problem-solving skills • Able to work under pressure or stress; able to quickly learn and successfully complete work • Highly advanced technical/IT skills