Maintenance Utility Team Member

Landscape Maintenance Utility Person

(Seasonal Full Time)

Geller’s is an award winning design, build and maintenance landscape company completing both residential and commercial work. While we specialize in luxury, resort style residential outdoor spaces, we complete projects both large and small in both residential and commercial sectors. 

We are proud to be family owned and operated throughout our ownership and management group, creating a work environment that promotes the development of long term employees by offering continued education industry programs, and quarterly company events. 

We currently employ a staff of 80 offering a large variety of services consisting of design, construction, and maintenance on a year round basis for outdoor landscape spaces. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having fun at work is essential to running a successful business.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Starting wage of $21-24/hour based on experience and skills 
• Overtime Opportunities: Paid overtime for additional hours worked and opportunities for year round employment
• Motivating Profit Sharing System: An exciting and motivating profit sharing system to boost your wage well beyond industry leading hourly rates. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health benefits and RRSP matching
• Paid Perks: Paid PPE/clothing allowance, and training. 
• Growth: Opportunities for skill development, and tuition reimbursement
• Shared Goal: Contribution to meaningful projects that bring outdoor spaces to life

Position Overview:

We are hiring a Maintenance Utility Person to work with a maintenance crew to keep outdoor living spaces looking their best. This role involves hands-on work in an outdoor environment, operating landscaping equipment, and ensuring high-quality maintenance of residential and commercial properties. This role is also responsible for ensuring the health and vitality of landscapes by safely and effectively applying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong work ethic, and want to be part of a supportive and motivated team, this position is for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Operate small-engine equipment such as trimmers, lawnmowers, backpack blowers, and power rakes.
• Lift and move heavy materials by hand or with a wheelbarrow.
• Prune and shape trees and shrubs, weed garden beds, and plant trees/shrubs.
• Maintain lawn areas, pick up garbage, and sweep streets and walkways.
• Shovel rock, sand, soil, and other landscape materials.
• Clean equipment and trailers to ensure proper function and longevity.
• Safely mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to landscapes, including lawns, trees, shrubs, and garden beds.
• Identify and diagnose pest, weed, and disease issues, recommending appropriate treatment solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of pesticide applications, including chemicals used, locations, and rates of application.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and local pesticide regulations.
• Monitor treated areas for effectiveness and follow up with necessary applications or adjustments.
• Inspect, maintain, and calibrate application equipment such as sprayers, spreaders, and tanks.
• Educate clients and team members on pesticide use, safety protocols, and landscape health strategies.
• Assist with other landscape maintenance tasks as needed.
• Operate Aerators, and topdressers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• WHMIS is required (or willingness to obtain certification prior to start).
• Reliable transportation to our shop location in Headingley, MB.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and work with hands for long periods of time.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions from supervisors.
• A team-oriented attitude and strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions (dusty, hot, wet, or cold).
• Comfortable working weekends when required based on weather and schedule.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License preferred.
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer preferred.

Work Schedule:

• April 1st – November 15th (weather-dependent).
• Monday to Friday: 10–12 hours per day.
• Occasional Saturday shifts required based on weather and workload.
• Winter work is available but not required for this position.

Join Our Team!

Be part of a team that values your hard work, rewards your dedication, and invests in your success. Apply today and take the next step in your landscaping career with Geller’s!