landscaping foreman / woman

Heike Designs Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape management is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee grounds maintenance. This role involves planning and directing maintenance tasks, ensuring the upkeep of equipment, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape horticulture, with certifications such as CNLA and Red Seal. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing diverse tasks while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Join a team that values initiative and teamwork, and contribute to creating beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance the community's environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in grounds maintenance and landscape construction.
• Valid driver's license and CNLA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct grounds maintenance while maintaining work records.
• Repair and maintain equipment and resolve work problems.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• All weather conditions

Tasks

• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
• Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Chain saw
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter

Specialization or Experience

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools / Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes