grounds maintenance supervisor

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Horticultural science
• Golf course operation and grounds management
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• 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
• Supervise crew members

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial licence / certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available