Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
- 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
- Tender and administer contracts
- Read blueprints and drawings
- 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
- Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
Supervision
- 5-10 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Tractor mower
Area of work experience
Snow removal
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Design
- Landscape construction
- Nursery or greenhouse
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loadsPhysically demanding
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
- 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?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Day
- Overtime required
Long term benefits
Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
Contact Details:
Tanmanz landscaping and garden centre Recruitment Team
