Landscape Maintenance Experienced Lead Hand

White Glove Lawn and Property LTD is a professional company based in Abbotsford British Columbia in the area of Mt. Lehman.

We are hiring a Supervisor/Lead Hand Driver with experience due to growth, to ensure our high standards continue! This is a top job at our company with great perks and wages.

Since 2000, we have delivered quality services with integrity in a team environment. We operate 3-5 trucks in a team/crew atmosphere.

The company offers a cost-shared Extended Medical and Dental Plan and an RRSP matching program for your savings and retirement.

We seek positive and professional staff who have a solid understanding of delivering good customer service; are punctual, dependable, and enjoy outdoor year-round work.

Driver Duties:

• Safe operation of an Isuzu Cab Over (automatic) towing a trailer; and/or safe operation of an automatic Ford Truck towing a trailer.
• Competent and skilled at backing a trailer.
• Delegating staff with tasks, and mentoring new staff.
• Operation of STIHL brand equipment, including our new electric models.
• Experience in hedging, including globing, pyramids, flat and level trimming, small and large shrubs, and Cedars.
• Safe operation with hundreds of hours of experience with HONDA Commercial Mowers.
• Experience with Ride ON Tractors and Zero Turn equipment.
• Experience at prioritizing and being organized for maximum efficiency and time savings.
• Operation of Back Pack Blowers for leaf cleanup and removal.
• Application of Casoran Granular weed control for beds.
• Application of lime and fertilizers for turf on a large scale.
• Application of landscape supplies (Mulch, Soil, etc.), planting seasonal flowers, and watering flowers.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Hand to oversee and coordinate landscape maintenance projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for gardening and landscape management.

Duties:

• Supervise and lead a team of landscape maintenance workers in daily tasks.
• Plan and execute landscape projects, including planting and lawn maintenance.
• Train team members on best practices in landscape maintenance and safety protocols.
• Monitor quality to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their landscaping needs.
• Delegate and assign tasks to the crew with optimum efficiency.

Experience:

• Proven experience in landscape maintenance or gardening is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.

Minimum Requirements:
You MUST have a BC Class 5 License (not an N) and a few years recent experience in the local area doing the same line of work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-18

Text Jamie to arrange an interview time: 604-970-1634