landscaping foreman/woman

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Asset Languages

• Spanish

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors

Work Setting

• Excavation

Responsibilities Tasks

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Schedule work
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and Specialization

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Skidsteer

Area of Work Experience

• Snow removal

Area of Specialization

• Landscape construction

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Team player

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits