landscaping supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct 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, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Tractor
• Tractor mower

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Area of specialization

• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week