About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Hire, supervise and schedule staff. 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. 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. Establish work schedules and procedures. Supervision: 3-4 people. Working groups. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Forklift. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Tractor mower. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Area of specialization: Interior landscaping. Lawn care. Tree service. Grounds maintenance. Landscape construction. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Safety vest. Ear plugs. Personal suitability: Client focus. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.