landscaping foreman / woman

Yardi Landscaping ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Edmonton is seeking a skilled supervisor to oversee grounds maintenance and landscape construction. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in managing teams. Responsibilities include planning, supervising staff, and ensuring quality in landscape projects. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance.
• Organize and direct construction of decks and walls.

Skills

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor

Tractor mower

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Area of specialization

• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?