landscaping supervisor
Posted: 1 days ago
Job Description
OverviewLanguagesEnglishEducation Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience5 years or moreOn siteWork must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.Work site environment Outdoors ResponsibilitiesTasks Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property Schedule events, programs and activities Plan and direct grounds maintenance Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work Maintain work records and logs Read blueprints and drawings 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 specializationEquipment and machinery experience Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Sod cutter Tractor mower Specialization or experience Specialized environmental skills and knowledge Area of specialization Lawn care Grounds maintenance Design Landscape construction Additional informationWork 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 Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Judgement Team player Flexibility BenefitsHealth benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits As per collective agreement Employment groupsThis employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:Support for persons with disabilitiesApplies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugeesProvides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youthsOffers on-the-job training tailored to youthSupport for VeteransSupports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Support for Indigenous peopleOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workersApplies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Supports for visible minoritiesApplies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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