LANGUAGES
- English
EDUCATION
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years to less than 3 years
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to workremotely.
WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT
- Outdoors
- Dangerous
- At heights
- Hot
RESPONSIBILITIES
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 andfunctionality 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
- 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 toimprove productivity and product quality
- Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
- Establish work schedules and procedures
SUPERVISION
- 16-20 people
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
- Interior landscaping
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Design
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
- Nursery or greenhouse
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SECURITY AND SAFETY
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety vest
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
BENEFITS
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Health care plan
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Group insurance benefits
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
Vital property services Inc Recruitment Team
