Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand

Fossil Landscape Construction

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 37,195 - 44,083

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Company-sponsored social events

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading landscape maintenance company in Vancouver is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand to supervise and support the maintenance crew. This role requires strong leadership skills and a positive attitude towards enhancing team performance. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of landscape maintenance experience and a commitment to quality. The company offers competitive wages, extensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Join us to help maintain Vancouver's most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

3+ years of landscape maintenance experience preferred but training available.
Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
Commitment to safety and quality in maintaining properties.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance crew in absence of Crew Leader.
Plan daily operations and delegate tasks effectively.
Perform pruning, weeding, and garden renovations.

Skills

Landscape maintenance experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate powered equipment

Education

Certification or coursework in horticulture

Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence

Job description

Overview

Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand

About Us:

Join the award-winning team at Fossil Landscape Construction, where we care for some of Vancouver’s most beautiful and complex outdoor spaces. For more than twenty years, we’ve been building and maintaining high-end residential landscapes across Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island. Our team of professionals is dedicated to craftsmanship, collaboration, and delivering the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Landscape Maintenance Team as a Lead Hand — the second in command on our maintenance crew. This role is perfect for a hands-on professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring team members and helping oversee daily operations. At Fossil, you’ll have the opportunity to guide and develop crew members, coordinate tasks, and help drive the success of our landscape projects. We provide ongoing training, support, and a clear path for advancement for those looking to grow their career in landscape horticulture.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Planning: Lead and supervise the maintenance crew in the absence of a Crew Leader to deliver exceptional quality and efficiency on all assigned properties.
Aid the Crew Leader in planning daily operations, delegate tasks, and ensure work is completed within scheduled timeframes.
Support Crew Leader in the training of crew members, ensuring Fossil’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.
Maintenance Operations: Perform pruning, weeding, lawn care, hedging, irrigation and lighting repairs, planting, and garden renovations.
Clean and maintain hardscape areas, patios, and custom features.
In coordination with the Crew Leader, maintenance of equipment and tools; ensure trucks are organized and ready for each day’s work.
Work collaboratively with teammates and supervisors to deliver consistent results and ensure every property looks its best after each visit.
Safety & Administration: Promote a safe, professional work environment in line with company policies and ensuring maintenance standards are upheld at all times.
In absence of the Crew Leader, track attendance, crew hours, and project details accurately.

What You Bring

3+ years of landscape maintenance experience (preferred, but we’ll train the right person).
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to safely operate powered equipment (line trimmers, mowers, blowers, etc.).
Commitment to safety — for yourself, your team, and the properties we maintain.
Certification or coursework in horticulture, or progress toward Red Seal, is an asset.
Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence.

Compensation & Benefits

At Fossil, we take care of our people. Here’s what you can expect:

Competitive wages: $27 – $32 /hour based on experience
Annual bonus eligibility
Company-matched group savings programs (RRSP, TFSA, and savings)
Comprehensive extended health benefits – dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability insurance
Excellent training and professional development opportunities within a career-oriented company culture
At least four company-sponsored social events each year, including our annual Yaletown Christmas party
A strong career path with opportunities for growth and advancement within a respected and growing company

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