We are looking for a career-minded Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand!
If you are an experienced hard working individual looking to advance your landscaping career in a fun and respectful work environment - we want to meet you!
Job Description:
We are searching for a responsible, self-starter to be our new Landscape Foreman and manage a number of grounds-keeping personnel. The Landscape Maintenance Foreman's responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance of existing grounds, monitoring and training workers, supervising the use of equipment, ensuring staff observe safety guidelines and protocols, and completing various administrative duties. You should also have leadership skills and sound knowledge of common maintenance operations.
To be successful as a Landscape Foreman, you should be able to both follow and provide instructions. A top-notch Landscape Foreman should constantly be expanding their horticulture knowledge, be a keen problem-solver, and possess remarkable communication skills.
Landscape Foreman Responsibilities:
- Delegating tasks and overseeing the use of tools and equipment.
- Recruiting and training new crew members.
- Assessing progress and making recommendations.
- Ensuring all crew members obey health and safety regulations at all times.
- Overseeing maintenance of lawns and gardens, ensuring proper use of fertilizers, installation of softscapes, mulch and tree planting.
- Completing inventory checks and equipment inspections.
- Preparing spreadsheets and other documents.
- Providing cost, material, equipment, and time estimates.
Landscape Foreman Requirements:
- High school diploma (degree in Horticulture is an asset).
- Relevant certificate may be required.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in landscaping.
- On-the-job training as a landscape crew member.
- Experience in a leadership role would be advantageous.
- Ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
