Are you a skilled customeroriented landscaper who is proud of the difference you can make in the surrounding community Do you have a vibrant Christian faith and are excited to see young people reach their full potential As Landscape Lead Hand you will be leading and working with one of the best crews in the industry!
Stepping Stones is a program of Youth Unlimited (TYFC) in its second season located in BramptonCaledon ON but servicing properties in the surrounding areas.We desire to equip youth for success see them build a sustainable livelihood and create a network of support and resources. To do so we hire youth ages 1625 with employment barriers training them not only in the landscaping trade but also helping them to gain general employability and life skills. Through caring mentoring relationships youth will be encouraged to discover their gifts intrinsic value and purpose. By the end of a season or two with us we help our graduates find permanent meaningful jobs earning living wages through partnering employers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide training mentoring support and leadership to the landscape trainees under the guidance of the Supervisor.
- Assist managing work procedures and schedules for two to four people.
- Provide great customer service to our clients and find ways to improve our service.
- Drive a truck and trailer ensuring policies and procedures are followed for safety and regular maintenance
- Assist in teaching the landscape trainees landscape maintenance and landscape construction techniques
- Where possible perform minor repairs to equipment and tools.
- Promote YU landscapings core values
Requirements:
- A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to see young people reach their full life potential.
- One to three years experience in fullseason landscape maintenance / construction.
- Experience fixing/repairing power equipment.
- Class G Drivers License with a clean record.
- Level 1 First Aid not mandatory but preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Honest trustworthy and positive attitude.
- Able to withstand various working weather conditions.
- Able for physical manual work.
- The salary of this fulltime staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is funded in part on a missionary basisrequiring the gathering of a personal support team.
Position Information:
The salary for this position is determined on a scale based on education and experience ranging from $55960 to $61470 for a full time salary 44 hours/week) and is funded 100 on a missionary basis requiring the gathering of a personal support team.
Location:
The Shop is based in Caledon ON; servicing properties all over the Peel Region.
To Apply:
Please submit both a resume and cover letter.
Your cover letter should include a description of: 1 How you would integrate your faith with this role 2 Your perspective on ministry through social enterprise and 3 Your past ministry and trades experience. (Each of these responses should be approximately 150 words in length.