About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Tasks: Hire, supervise and schedule staff. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Plan and direct grounds maintenance. Plan and estimate labour and materials. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Maintain work records and logs. Read blueprints and drawings. 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. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. Remove litter and garbage. Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees. Lay sod or seed. Establish work schedules and procedures. Cut grass. Cart and spread topsoil and other materials. Assist with landscape constructions. Apply fertilizers. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Write daily basic progress reports. Rake and collect refuse. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tie and secure plants. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Personal suitability: Client focus. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Dependability. Reliability. Organized. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).