Summer Student - Lawncare Applicator

Green Oasis Services – Commercial or Residential Field Applicator

Job description

Green Oasis is a leading provider of fertilizer, weed control, tree care, and vegetation management services across Alberta. Since 1994, we've been committed to delivering high-quality service to residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial clients throughout the province. This summer, we're recruiting motivated post-secondary students who are ready to maximize their earning potential and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, outdoor work environment.

We hire students from all schools, faculties, and programs—so if you're hard-working, detail-oriented, and thrive in a team setting, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

As a Summer Student at Green Oasis, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to turf and vegetation management. This includes everything from applying fertilizer and weed control to safely operating specialized equipment and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

What We’re Looking For:

Why Green Oasis?

Qualifications:

Schedule

*Afternoons and evening shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

May 22 to August 31:

Following the training program work will commence on projects throughout

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

· Ability to commit to seasonal work (Mid-May to August 31) with long shifts working outdoors according to weather conditions, (30-40 hours/week). Lots of overtime in June and July.

· Must have a minimum class five (5) drivers license with a clean driver's abstract.

· Must have own transportation to shop (3930 78 Ave NW Edmonton).

· Must comply with our Drug and Alcohol Policy, including 13 panel POCT testing prior to the start of the season.

· Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed work boots for general use (we provide chemical resistant boots for herbicide application).

· Team oriented.

· *Green Oasis will invest in all successful applicants and cover the costs of ALL required courses and certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

· Alberta Certified Pesticide Applicators and/or Authorized Assistants.

· Herbicide application experience, farming or other.

· First Aid/CPR.

· Experience driving a truck and/or a trailer.

· Agriculture/Golf course or Landscape Maintenance/Environmental background.

· Experience working long hours outdoors.

· Mechanical aptitude and experience (changing tires/spark plugs, topping off fluids).

Perks - Green Oasis Advantage

· Year end bonus based on hours worked (in 2024, 74% of staff received a bonus between $500.00 and $1,000.00).

· 2024 first year sprayers made $14,200.00 to $25,000.00 over the summer ($3,500 to $6,250 per month).

· Overtime (2024 had an two applicators with over 215 OT hours).

· 72% of 2024 staff received a raise of $1.00/hour to $3.00/hour mid-season.

· Per Diem / Food Allowance ($50 a night when staying out of town which is rare).

· Hotels booked and paid for by employer. Store your personal vehicles in our secured yard while away.

· Personal protective equipment provided at no charge.

· Certification course costs covered ( First Aid, H2S Alive, CSTS, CSO, UTV).

· Paid course training (all staff paid minimum wage while taking training certificate courses and online orientations).

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

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Language:

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English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-22

Expected start date: 2025-05-22