Landscaping Foreman/Woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction site
• Various locations
• Horticulture and/or gardening

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Schedule work
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise crew members
• Oversee safety of operations
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Manage landscaping projects
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Consult clients to prepare contracts and project specifications

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Swimming pool installers
• Concrete, clay and stone forming operators

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety vest
• Tools
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Ear plugs

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other Benefits

• Other benefits