Lead Hand – Property Care

Hutten Land and Shore; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team events

Open book management

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hutten Land & Shore in Owen Sound, Ontario is seeking a Lead Hand – Property Care to assist the Crew Leader in supervising a 2–3 person crew on high-end residential sites. Strong horticultural skills, organization, and customer service are essential.

The role is hands-on, with growing leadership responsibilities, on-site safety, quality control, and daily documentation to ensure top-tier property presentation across the season.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in gardening or landscape care.
• Strong plant knowledge and care techniques.
• Ability to read landscape plans and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a 2–3 person crew under the Crew Leader.
• Manage safety, quality, and productivity on sites.
• Perform advanced horticultural tasks: pruning, plant care, fertilizing, seasonal prep.
• Complete edging, mulching, seasonal cleanups, and garden management.
• Install seasonal colour and container plantings.
• Assist with irrigation and lighting maintenance.
• Document daily logs and site communications.

Skills

Plant identification

Pruning

Cultural care

Team leadership

Customer service

Documentation

Education

Horticulture diploma or certificate

Job description

Lead Hand – Property Care

Property Care - Owen Sound, Ontario

Department: Property Care

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Compensation: $22-$26/hour

Care for natural beauty. You know your plants. You understand how properties should look — and why. And you’re ready to step up and support leadership on site.

As a Lead Hand – Property Care, you assist the Crew Leader in maintaining high-end residential properties and select commercial sites to the highest horticultural standard. You combine strong technical gardening skill with organization, customer service, and growing leadership responsibility.

This is hands‑on horticultural work — with increasing accountability and client‑facing trust.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Assist the Crew Leader in supervising, delegating, and coordinating daily work activities of a 2–3 person crew
• Support the management of safety, quality, and productivity on job sites
• Perform advanced horticultural services including pruning, plant care, fertilizing, and seasonal preparation
• Complete edging, mulching, seasonal cleanups, and detailed garden management
• Install seasonal colour and container plantings
• Assist with irrigation and lighting maintenance
• Support enhancements including new plantings, garden expansion, and minor improvements

Leadership & Professionalism

• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers
• Participate actively in team meetings and company initiatives
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Complete daily logs, planning reports, and documentation as required
• Conduct quality assessments and property inspections
• Support Crew Leader with site consultations and technical input

Technical Skill & Equipment

• Demonstrate strong plant identification and cultural care knowledge
• Perform site calculations and material quantity take-offs
• Operate manual and power garden tools safely and efficiently
• Operate compact equipment and yard loader where required
• Operate crew truck and trailer
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on tools and equipment

What Success Looks Like

• Properties maintained to expert horticultural standards
• Work completed within estimated hours
• Daily documentation completed consistently
• Strong client trust and positive feedback
• Clean, organized trucks, equipment, and job sites
• Reliable support to the Crew Leader and team

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• You value the Hutten philosophy and professional standards
• You have at least 3 years of gardening experience
• You are strong in plant ID, pruning, and cultural care
• You are detail-oriented and organized
• You are confident guiding others on site
• You are comfortable working outdoors in hot, cold, and wet weather
• You are skilled with manual and power garden tools
• You can read and understand landscape plans
• You are comfortable using a smartphone for communication and reporting
• You hold a valid Class A Restricted (AR) license or greater, or are willing and able to obtain one within 3 months of hire, and are confident operating trucks, trailers, and equipment safely and professionally
• A horticulture diploma or certificate is an asset

The Seasonality

Property Care operates throughout the growing season, typically from spring through late fall. During slower periods, there may be opportunities to contribute to other departments depending on workload and company needs.

Why Hutten Land & Shore?

• Strong coaching and horticultural development
• Open book management
• Monthly team events — BBQs, family parties, breakfast updates, games, and seasonal celebrations — designed to celebrate hard work and bring the team together.
• A high-performance, growth-focused culture
• Real opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance within the company