landscaping supervisor

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Tasks:

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• 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.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Area of specialization:

• Lawn care.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Landscape construction.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Gloves.
• Safety vest.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Overtime available.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.