landscaping supervisor

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• At heights.

Tasks:

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns.
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns.
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property.
• Schedule events, programs and activities.
• Schedule work.
• 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.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Chain saw.
• Pick-up truck.
• Small engine equipment.
• Sod cutter.
• Tractor.
• Tractor mower.

Area of work experience:

Snow removal.

Specialization or experience:

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Area of specialization:

• Interior landscaping.
• Lawn care.
• Tree service.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Design.
• Landscape construction.
• Garden centre.
• Nursery or greenhouse.

Security and safety:

Bondable.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.