Landscape Construction Lead Hand

House 2 Home Landscaping; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscaping is seeking a Landscape Lead Hand to manage groundskeeping teams and oversee the construction of beautiful outdoor spaces. This role involves training crew members, ensuring safety compliance, and utilizing various landscaping tools and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for horticulture and problem-solving. Join a dynamic team where you can grow your career and contribute to creating stunning landscapes in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Great Work Environment

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with knowledge in landscaping.
• Experience in a leadership role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee groundskeeping teams and construction of outdoor spaces.
• Train new crew members and ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Delegate tasks and assess progress on landscaping projects.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Pesticides and Chemicals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Powered Auger

Compactor

Sprayer

Cutoff Saw

Masonry Saw

Job description

House 2 Home Landscaping is searching for a responsible, self-starter to be our new Landscape Lead Hand and manage a number of groundskeeping teams. The Landscape Lead Hand's responsibilities include overseeing the construction of outdoor spaces and maintaining existing grounds, monitoring and training workers, supervising the use of equipment, ensuring staff observe safety guidelines and protocols, and completing various administrative duties. You should also have leadership skills and sound knowledge of pesticides and chemicals.

To be successful as a Landscape Lead Hand, you should be able to both follow and provide instructions. A top-notch Landscape Lead Hand should constantly be expanding their horticulture knowledge, be a keen problem-solver, and possess remarkable communication skills.

Landscape Lead Hand Responsibilities:

1. Delegating tasks and overseeing the use of tools and equipment.
2. Training new crew members.
3. Assessing progress and making recommendations.
4. Ensuring all crew members obey health and safety regulations at all times.
5. Completing landscape design and construction.
6. Completing equipment inspections.

Landscape Lead Hand Requirements:

1. High school diploma.
2. Knowledge and experience building block retaining walls and installing paving stones.
3. Knowledge of tools and equipment used in landscaping.
4. On-the-job training as a landscape crew member.
5. Experience in a leadership role would be advantageous.
6. Ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions.
7. Perform highly physical installation work on a consistent basis.
8. Keep accurate timesheet records.
9. Attend training classes and seminars as requested by management.
10. Frequently operates machinery such as a powered auger, compactor, sprayer, cutoff saw, and masonry saw.
11. A first aid certificate is a bonus.
12. Must have steel-toed boots.
13. Must have a valid class 5 driver's license.

Examples of Duties:

1. Construct cement block retaining walls.
2. Install paving stones.
3. Level and prepare grades for playgrounds, yards, commercial properties.
4. Install natural sod or artificial turf.
5. Plant landscaping trees or bushes.
6. Work as a heavy equipment assistant.
7. Install and paint panel fencing.
8. New duties all of the time based on the customer's needs.

We offer competitive wages, a great work environment, and an ability to grow with our expanding company.