landscaper lead hand

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Landscaping Technician to manage landscaping projects. The role requires experience in reading blueprints and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and be capable of handling physically demanding tasks. Health benefits and team-building opportunities are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in landscaping.
• Ability to manage landscaping projects effectively.
• Valid driver's license for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to plan methods of operation.
• Manage and coordinate plant growth for landscaping.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Rain gear

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Construction company
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Manage landscaping projects
• Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
• Plant and move trees

Experience and specialization

• Landscaping experience: Residential projects
• Lit: Commercial and/or industrial construction

Construction specialization

• Automated irrigation system
• Interlocking brick
• Retaining walls
• Irrigation and drainage

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan
• Health benefits: Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities