landscaping foreman / woman

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid