As an industry leader for over 30 years, Horizon Contracting Group provides superior landscape construction, landscape maintenance and snow and ice removal services.
Maintenance Lead Hand – Squamish, BC
Full-Time | Seasonal | $28–$30/hour
At Horizon Contracting Group, we take pride in delivering exceptional landscape maintenance across commercial, strata, residential, and municipal sites. As a Maintenance Lead Hand, you’ll support the Maintenance Supervisor in the field while helping lead your crew to deliver safe, high-quality work — season after season.
If you lead by example and aren’t afraid of hard work, this is your opportunity to grow your career from the ground up.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Maintenance Supervisor with daily field operations
- Perform full-service maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging, hedge trimming, weeding, blowing
- Assist with occasional softscape installs
- Support winter services including snow removal and salt application
- Inspect and maintain equipment; report deficiencies
- Participate in safety meetings and wear required PPE
- Represent Horizon professionally and deliver exceptional customer service
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 2 years of landscape industry experience (or equivalent education)
- Experience operating landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers)
- Knowledge of local plant life
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Team-oriented mindset with natural leadership qualities
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work
Horticulture education and industry certifications (Red Seal, CLT, Pesticide License) are assets.
Compensation & Benefits
- $28–$30/hour based on experience
- Vacation pay paid out each cheque
- Extended health, dental & vision after 90 days
- RRSP matching after 1 year
The Horizon Journey
We believe in growing leaders from within. This role is a stepping stone to future supervisory opportunities for those who demonstrate accountability, determination, and teamwork.
Build your future. From the ground up.
