landscaping foreman/woman

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.