Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 40 to 50 hours per weekEducation : No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience : 2 years to less than 3 yearsWork site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Various locations
Tasks
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Supervise other workers
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Train other workers
- Perform same duties as workers supervised
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor mower
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
- Nursery or greenhouse
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
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
Workplace information
- On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits