About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. Wet/damp. Noisy. Dusty. All weather conditions. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment. Supervise crew members. Schedule materials, tools and personnel. Remove litter and garbage. Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees. Move tools, equipment and other materials. Monitor quality and production levels. Monitor safety conditions. Monitor and inspect work. Manage landscaping projects. Maintain progress and other reports. Keep maintenance reports and documentation. Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained. Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects . Clean machines and immediate work areas. Cart and spread topsoil and other materials. Assist with landscape constructions. Identify current and prospective staffing requirements. Manage staff and assign duties. Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages. Follow emergency and safety procedures. Train other workers. Document work completed. Supervisory Experience. Co-ordinate and schedule activities. Leading/instructing individuals. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers. Write daily basic progress reports. Recommend corrective or enforcement action. Perform minor property maintenance. Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Weeding. Supervise daily activities of floorhands, labourers and helpers . Schedule activities. Recommend measures to improve productivity . Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Front end loader. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Tractor. Tractor mower. Weed trimmer/edger. Lawn mowers. Area of work experience: Landscaping. Area of specialization: Grounds maintenance. Landscape construction. Regulations knowledge: Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment. Equipment: Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Repetitive tasks. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Team player. Flexibility. Efficient interpersonal skills. Dependability. Reliability. Organized. Leadership. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.