Lead Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator - Mini Excavator
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Lead Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator - Mini Excavator
Victoria Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd.
Location Victoria, BC
Job Description:
We are hiring a Lead Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator to execute and complete straightforward residential and commercial projects in Greater Victoria.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role, combining equipment operation with landscape construction. You’ll operate mini excavators, lead a small crew (1–2 members), and contribute directly to building hardscape and softscape features. The variety keeps the work interesting and rewarding, with both leadership and hands-on opportunities every day.
Responsibilities:
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Operate mini excavator for site prep, excavation, drainage, and backfilling
-
Lead or assist with hardscape (patios, pavers, driveways) and softscape (trees, shrubs, sod, mulch) installations
-
Use skid steer and other landscape equipment as needed
-
Perform trenching and assist with perimeter drainage and pipe/ Irrigation installation
-
Lead a small crew to complete jobs safely and efficiently
-
Perform hands-on labour (lifting, digging, raking, tamping, paver prep/installation)
-
Read grades, slopes, and assist with site layout.
-
Maintain equipment and follow all safety procedures
Qualifications:
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2–3 years of proven experience operating mini-excavators.
-
Confident operating independently in narrow and tight spaces.
-
Ability and willingness to perform daily physical, hands-on labour
-
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
-
Experience leading small crews
-
Knowledge of drainage, grading, and site prep
-
Experience operating skid steers, Walk behinds and other construction/landscape tools (asset)
-
Civil experience (laser levels, measurements, backfilling, safety) is an asset
-
Ground Disturbance certification (asset)
-
Strong work ethic and reliability
-
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Benefits:
- Quality work clothing
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- In-house Health spending account.
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
- Training and mentorship from experienced landscapers
- On site Free Parking
- Access to in-house mulch and soil for personal use.
- Free coffee from our in-office machine.
- Monthly team gatherings with food and beverages on Garden City.
- A supportive, friendly and safe work environment.
Compensation
$30-$35 per hour depending on skills and experience.
Schedule:
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Regular: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM -*Seasonal Hours (May to September 2026):*Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
**Work Location:**Different Greater Victoria work sites.
About Us
Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. is a leading landscaping company dedicated to creating beautiful outdoors for our clients all over Greater Victoria for twenty years. We take pride in our commitment to quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices in landscape construction and Vegetation Management. We do this adhering to our core values, giving ongoing support to all of our people, by providing quality wages, health benefits, the best equipment and ongoing training.
Our Core Values
- Respect for Individuals
- Personal Accountability
- Quality of Work
- Safe Work Environment
- Peer support
- Client experience
Not the right fit? Search for Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator jobs in Victoria, BC
About Garden City Tree & Landscape
Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd was founded by Chris Stansfield approximately 15 yrs ago. The company has grown to 35 full time staff that includes office administration, Human Resource Technician, Risk manager, Estimator and managers of each of its divisions (Arbor, Maintenance, Install, Irrigation, Equipment). Chris Stansfield is President and co owner. Colin Eaton is Vice President and co owner. The two owners have known each other since their early teens and have developed a respectful working relationship. Chris and Colin grew up in the small community of Rossland, B.C. where they experienced first hand core values that are the focal point of its operations: Respect for Individuals, Safe work Environment, Peer Support, Accountabiity Quality Workmanship Client Experience With these core values as our focal point, we continue to hire quality people that perform quality work. With a fleet of nine dump trucks, eight commuter vehicles, and multiple pieces of heavy equipment, we can handle any sized commercial or residential landscape project. With a wealth of experience throughout our team, we ensure quality work by quality people.
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Lead Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator - Mini Excavator
Top Benefits
About the role
Lead Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator - Mini Excavator
Victoria Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd.
Location Victoria, BC
Job Description:
We are hiring a Lead Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator to execute and complete straightforward residential and commercial projects in Greater Victoria.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role, combining equipment operation with landscape construction. You’ll operate mini excavators, lead a small crew (1–2 members), and contribute directly to building hardscape and softscape features. The variety keeps the work interesting and rewarding, with both leadership and hands-on opportunities every day.
Responsibilities:
-
Operate mini excavator for site prep, excavation, drainage, and backfilling
-
Lead or assist with hardscape (patios, pavers, driveways) and softscape (trees, shrubs, sod, mulch) installations
-
Use skid steer and other landscape equipment as needed
-
Perform trenching and assist with perimeter drainage and pipe/ Irrigation installation
-
Lead a small crew to complete jobs safely and efficiently
-
Perform hands-on labour (lifting, digging, raking, tamping, paver prep/installation)
-
Read grades, slopes, and assist with site layout.
-
Maintain equipment and follow all safety procedures
Qualifications:
-
2–3 years of proven experience operating mini-excavators.
-
Confident operating independently in narrow and tight spaces.
-
Ability and willingness to perform daily physical, hands-on labour
-
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
-
Experience leading small crews
-
Knowledge of drainage, grading, and site prep
-
Experience operating skid steers, Walk behinds and other construction/landscape tools (asset)
-
Civil experience (laser levels, measurements, backfilling, safety) is an asset
-
Ground Disturbance certification (asset)
-
Strong work ethic and reliability
-
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Benefits:
- Quality work clothing
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- In-house Health spending account.
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
- Training and mentorship from experienced landscapers
- On site Free Parking
- Access to in-house mulch and soil for personal use.
- Free coffee from our in-office machine.
- Monthly team gatherings with food and beverages on Garden City.
- A supportive, friendly and safe work environment.
Compensation
$30-$35 per hour depending on skills and experience.
Schedule:
-
Regular: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM -*Seasonal Hours (May to September 2026):*Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
**Work Location:**Different Greater Victoria work sites.
About Us
Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. is a leading landscaping company dedicated to creating beautiful outdoors for our clients all over Greater Victoria for twenty years. We take pride in our commitment to quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices in landscape construction and Vegetation Management. We do this adhering to our core values, giving ongoing support to all of our people, by providing quality wages, health benefits, the best equipment and ongoing training.
Our Core Values
- Respect for Individuals
- Personal Accountability
- Quality of Work
- Safe Work Environment
- Peer support
- Client experience
Not the right fit? Search for Landscape Technician / Equipment Operator jobs in Victoria, BC
About Garden City Tree & Landscape
Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd was founded by Chris Stansfield approximately 15 yrs ago. The company has grown to 35 full time staff that includes office administration, Human Resource Technician, Risk manager, Estimator and managers of each of its divisions (Arbor, Maintenance, Install, Irrigation, Equipment). Chris Stansfield is President and co owner. Colin Eaton is Vice President and co owner. The two owners have known each other since their early teens and have developed a respectful working relationship. Chris and Colin grew up in the small community of Rossland, B.C. where they experienced first hand core values that are the focal point of its operations: Respect for Individuals, Safe work Environment, Peer Support, Accountabiity Quality Workmanship Client Experience With these core values as our focal point, we continue to hire quality people that perform quality work. With a fleet of nine dump trucks, eight commuter vehicles, and multiple pieces of heavy equipment, we can handle any sized commercial or residential landscape project. With a wealth of experience throughout our team, we ensure quality work by quality people.