landscaping foreman/woman

Emerald Property Maintenance Ltd.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Property Maintenance Ltd. is seeking a Landscape Supervisor to organize and oversee projects related to lawn care and grounds maintenance. The role entails planning and directing maintenance activities, supervising a team of 5-10, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have at least a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in landscape maintenance and supervision.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Education: high school graduation.

Responsibilities

• Organize planting of trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Plan and supervise landscape construction work.
• Schedule and manage grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Technical Advice

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking