landscaping foreman/woman

RMJ & N.C. Landscaping Construction Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 to 44 hours per week
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Dangerous
  • At heights

Tasks

  • Plan and direct grounds maintenance
  • Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
  • Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • 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
  • Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people
  • 5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Backhoe
  • Chain saw
  • Pick-up truck
  • Small engine equipment
  • Tractor
  • Tractor mower

Area of work experience

Snow removal

Area of specialization

  • Interior landscaping
  • Lawn care
  • Grounds maintenance

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • 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
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Large workload

Own tools / equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid
  • 8 days ago