Landscaping Foreman/woman

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work site environment :

• Outdoors

• At heights

• Hot Work setting :

• Willing to relocate

• On-site customer service Tasks :

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff

• 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

• Establish work schedules and procedures

• Resolve work related problems

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants

• Remove litter and garbage

• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees

• Lay sod or seed

• Cut grass

• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials

• Assist with landscape constructions

• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

• Rake and collect refuse

• Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks

• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Supervision :

• 5-10 people Equipment and machinery experience :

• Pick-up truck

• Tractor mower Area of specialization :

• Lawn care

• Landscape construction Equipment :

• Snowblower Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Driver's validity licence check

• Drug test Transportation/travel information :

• Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Fast-paced environment

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Manual dexterity

• Attention to detail

• Ability to distinguish between colours

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Repetitive tasks

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Walking Own tools/equipment :

• Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Initiative

• Judgement

• Team player

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Dependability

• Reliability

• Organized