Skilled Landscaper/ Lead hand at Give Back Contracting BC

Give Back Contracting BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

GiveBack Contracting in Vancouver seeks a Landscape Foreman to lead a crew of up to four on daily residential and commercial landscape projects. You will manage client interactions, schedule work, and ensure safety and quality on site.

Responsibilities include installing pavers, retaining walls, and site furniture; operating loaders/excavators; reading prints; and coordinating material orders. Must have 2+ years leading landscape crews and be able to lift up to 45 kg.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in landscape construction leadership preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and prints.
• Own transportation to/from shop and jobsite.
• Willingness to work weekends, overtime; lift up to 45 kg.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of up to 4 for daily landscape tasks.
• Install pavers, walls, site furniture, and other hardscapes.
• Operate equipment (mini excavators, skid steers) as needed.
• Prepare reports and communicate with clients and team.
• Read drawings and order materials for site needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication skills

Public interaction

Proactive/self-starter

Tools

Loader

Excavator

Job description

Job Description

GiveBack Contracting is a fast-growing commercial Landscaping Construction Company and is looking for some great people to join our team! Lots of room for growth and advancement within the company. We are looking to fill several Skilled Landscapers and Landscaping Lead positions. As Landscape Foreman, you are responsible for running and managing a crew of up to 4 people for the day to day activities. You are a proactive leader and self-starter who can interact with the public and other team members. You have a strong work ethic and are able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. You have experience in Hardscape design and installation and previous leadership experience, as well as proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers. Able to motivate and direct your team in a positive, productive, and safe manner.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to 4 people while performing services; motivate, coach, and mentor team
• Able to install pavers, retaining walls, site furniture as well as other typical landscape items, as well as using various tools required.
• Have a valid driver's license and operate various forms of equipment, such as mini excavators, skid steers, etc with various attachments.
• Perform landscape enhancement activities such as the installation of patios, retaining walls, walkways Address clients' questions, comments, and concerns
• Prepare daily reports and other required paperwork
• Read drawings and prints.
• Order materials to site and plan ahead!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in this field is required, commercial preferred but residential is acceptable.
• Previous leadership experience
• Own transportation to and from shop and jobsite
• Background check
• Able to workdays, weekends, early morning, early evening
• Willingness to work occasional overtime
• Must be able to lift up to 45kg and perform all other physical requirements associated with a position of this nature.

Skill Landscaper Responsibilities

• Typically Mon to Fri 9-10 HR days, but can be some weekends / additional overtime required based on the project.
• Working in a team environment in the installation of landscape construction projects.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site.
• Have a great attitude, attention to detail, be hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Basic landscape construction knowledge and understanding of daily goals to achieve
• Knowledge of proper Compacted Granular Base preparation. Including excavation and compaction of granular for all hardscape surfaces such as pavers, concrete, natural stone
• Operation of stone saw and the ability to complete basic and complex cuts.
• Daily Maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Loader/excavator maintenance, ability to use a tape measure, laser level, and check grades.
• Installation of Driveways, Patios, Natural Stone and Commercial Retaining Walls, Garden Beds and Planting, and attention to detail.
• Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate PPE and following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for safe handling of construction materials.

Qualifications for Skilled Landscaper

• Two years or more of installing hardscapes and other landscape products preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 45kg and perform all other physical requirements associated with a position of this nature.

Job Details

• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
• Benefits: Company events
• Experience: Landscaping: 2 years (required)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
• Work Location: On the road