Maintenance Foreman

Dougherty Investments Ltd; Squamish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces. As a Maintenance Foreman, you will lead a collaborative crew focused on excellence in landscape maintenance. Your role will involve planning projects, coaching your team, and ensuring equipment runs smoothly while delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, and you’ll embrace the elements while making a positive impact on the landscapes we maintain. If you love working outdoors and thrive in a team setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Starting wage of $28 - $30 per hour

Company vehicle after 90 days

RRSP Enrollment at 1 year

Benefits for returning employees

Company bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of landscaping experience or equivalent education.
• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and delegate tasks to ensure smooth job execution.
• Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to the team.

Skills

Team Player

Customer-Focused

Effective Communicator

Problem-Solver

Mechanically Savvy

Plant Knowledge

Education

Completion of secondary school

Post-secondary education in horticulture

Industry certifications (Red Seal, etc.)

Safety certifications (OFA 1, etc.)

Tools

Landscape machinery (mowers, trimmers)

Job description

Your Future Team

Are you passionate about working outdoors, creating beautiful spaces, and being part of a hardworking, collaborative team? At Team Horizon, our Landscape Maintenance teams take pride in maintaining and enhancing the landscapes that our clients love. Together, we’re a group of skilled, supportive professionals who bring creativity, energy, and care to every property we touch.

The Maintenance Foreman you’ll work alongside a tight-knit team that values teamwork, learning, and a job well done. You will report to the Maintenance Field Manager and whether you’re mowing pristine lawns, tending to vibrant gardens, or ensuring every detail shines, you’ll be surrounded by teammates who share your dedication to excellence and love for the outdoors. As a liaison between the field team and management, the Maintenance Foreman assists the maintenance management team in the execution of divisional directives.

What will you do around here?

Lead and Execute Projects:

• Plan, schedule, and delegate tasks to keep jobs running smoothly and on time in collaboration with the Field Manager.

Coach and Support Your Crew:

• Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to your team with guidance from the Field Manager and Director.
• Tackle challenges head-on, including problem-solving, resolving disputes, and handling incident reporting.

Keep Equipment Running Smoothly:

• Perform regular equipment inspections before use.
• Carry out weekly maintenance and small in-field repairs for tools and mowers.
• Communicate any equipment deficiencies to management to ensure peak performance.

Sharpen Your Skills and Your Team’s:

• Complete training in leadership, plant identification, and watering/fertilization management.
• Share your knowledge to elevate the team’s expertise.

Drive Safely and Confidently:

• Operate a loaded truck and trailer efficiently.

Represent the Company with Pride:

• Wear the uniform with professionalism and maintain a polished, approachable appearance.
• Provide exceptional customer service while staying courteous and respectful to the public.

Champion Safety Every Day:

• Participate in regular safety meetings (toolbox talks) and use proper personal protective equipment to keep yourself and your crew safe.

Stay Organized and On Top of Paperwork:

• Accurately complete daily truck and trailer checklists, weekly equipment inspections, site reports, timecards for you and your crew, and weekly toolbox talks documentation.

We would love to chat if the following describes you:

Education and Certifications:

• Completion of secondary school (an asset). Post-secondary education in horticulture (an asset).
• Industry certifications like Red Seal, Certified Landscape Technician, or Pesticide Applicator Certificate (an asset).
• Safety certifications, such as OFA 1 and Fall Protection, are an added bonus.
• A clean and valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Your Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in the landscaping industry or equivalent education.
• Proven experience leading and supervising a team.
• Familiarity with outdoor, physically demanding work environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working alongside others to achieve shared goals.
• Customer-Focused: You’re dedicated to delivering exceptional service, always leaving a positive impression.
• Effective Communicator: Your strong oral and written communication skills help you connect with teammates and clients alike.
• Hands-On Experience: You’re familiar with operating landscape machinery like mowers, line trimmers, and blowers.
• Problem-Solver Extraordinaire: You have a knack for troubleshooting and tackling challenges head-on.
• Mechanically Savvy: You can troubleshoot equipment issues with ease and keep things running smoothly.
• Plant Knowledge Enthusiast: You know your way around local plant life and are ready to put that expertise to good use.
• Optimistic and Motivated: You bring a positive attitude to work every day, inspiring those around you.

Physical Requirements

This position is 100% labour and as such, individuals must be in good physical condition and be able to lift weight more than 50 lbs, bending, crouching, twisting, and standing/walking for long periods of time.

Work Environment

As a Landscape Maintenance Labourer, your “office” is under the open sky, and no two days are the same. You’ll experience all the elements, from sunny days to rainy ones, and even the occasional snowflake. Whether it’s extreme heat, chilly mornings, or a light drizzle, you’ll embrace the weather and make the most of every day.

We’ve got your comfort in mind—dress in layers, or grab your sunscreen when the sun’s shining, and be ready to tackle whatever nature sends your way.

What’s in it for you?

• Starting base wage of $28 - $30 per hour (depending on previous experience) and will increase based on education and tenure. Vacation pay paid out on each cheque.
• Company vehicle at 90 days, if available, at discretion of Maintenance Manager/Director.
• RRSP Enrollment at 1 year.
• Benefits for those who are returning after 1 previous season.
• Company bonus eligibility.