Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Ghent Landscape; Petersburg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in landscape maintenance is required.
• Must have prior experience leading a crew.
• Must have valid G class license to drive company vehicles.
• Experience with landscape maintenance equipment (blowers, trimmers, hedge trimmer, lawn mowers).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is an asset.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Must be safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee routine landscape maintenance for commercial and high-end properties.
• Lead a crew of 2-3 people and report to the Landscape Manager.
• Ensure high standards of property appearance and attention to detail.
• Interact with clients in a professional manner and communicate with supervisor.

Skills

Crew leadership

Outdoor work

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Independent worker

Tools

Blowers

Trimmers

Hedge trimmer

Lawn mowers

Job description

Ghent Landscape is currently seeking motivated individuals looking to join our growing landscape maintenance team as a Crew Leader. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals that enjoy working outdoors on a daily basis and are comfortable in the operation of various landscape maintenance equipment. The Crew Leader will be responsible for a team of 2-3 people and will report directly to the Landscape Manager.

What You'll Do

• Perform and oversee routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, weeding, pruning, garden bed maintenance, and seasonal cleanups.
• Use various landscape maintenance equipment to maintain commercial and high-end residential properties
• Maintain a high standard of property appearance, including attention to detail around entrances, walkways, garden beds, turf areas, and other high-visibility areas.
• Interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Provide guidance to landscape labourers and lead hands regarding daily duties
• Communicate with client and supervisor to ensure job satisfaction is achieved
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety training and reporting requirements
• Required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Support seasonal services and enhancement work as required.
• Responsible for own transportation to and from the shop each day
• Responsible to provide own CSA approved work boots
• Other duties will be assigned as required

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years experience in landscape maintenance is required
• Must have prior experience leading a crew
• Must have a valid G class license in order to drive company vehicles
• Experience with all landscape maintenance equipment (blowers, trimmers, hedge trimmer, lawn mowers, various small tools, etc.)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is an asset
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Must be safety conscious
• Skill to troubleshoot solutions when problems arise

If you're an experienced landscape maintenance leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and leading successful crews, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to continued company growth and an expanding project pipeline, we are adding new positions to our landscape maintenance teams.

Ghent Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. Ghent Landscape does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodation is required during the application or interview process, please contact 519-581-7113.