landscaping foreman/woman

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work related problems

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Interior landscaping
• Lawn care
• Tree service
• Grounds maintenance
• Design
• Nursery or greenhouse

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available