Job Title: Landscape Construction Lead Technician
Reports Directly to: YYC Field Supervisor, YYC Manager
Reports Indirectly to: YYC General Manager, Operations Director(s)
Company Description
All Star Landscaping is a well-established landscaping company serving both Calgary and Edmonton. Specializing in commercial landscape construction. We bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to every project we undertake. Our commitment is rooted in our core values, which serve as the bedrock of our customer service approach and foster a collaborative team atmosphere where everyone is given the opportunity to grow.
Job Summary
The role of the Landscape Construction Foreman is to complete tasks as directed by the Landscape Construction Manager. These tasks include, but are not limited to: grading, soft scape installation such as sod, mulch, planting trees and shrubs, installing retaining walls and paving stone patios. While completing various work scopes, the Team member in this role will work to ensure quality work and that the minimum production rates are being met.
A successful Landscape Construction Foreman effectively utilizes available resources, including apps, software, materials, and equipment, to optimize productivity.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
Shop/Yard and equipment responsibilities
- deployment to their assigned project with the correct assigned equipment and materials.
- Assist with equipment maintenance as directed crew lead and field manager.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are placed in the correct locations in the shop at the end of each shift or project.
- extreme competency with driving heavy and loaded 3500+with loaded trailers
Team Responsibilities
- Be an exemplary Team lead by working with and supporting other Team members and other landscape technicians.
- Be open to learning opportunities and communicate various construction instructions onsite.
- Use opportunities that are made available to develop in regards to Landscaping and job education both personally and with new crew members. Putting maximum effort into your work.
- Contributes to and understands the shop and site and job safety.
- Follow all required procedures (LMN Time, Slack and Site docs).
Project and Work Responsibilities
- Know and understand job scope for each job site.
- Install softscape and hardscape such as sod, bushes, trees, patios, decks, fences, retaining wall, knowledge of landscape maintenance work such as mow and trim, clean up sites as required and in a professional manner.
- Stay up to date on deadlines and changes through Slack and senior employees and management.
- Contributes to team effort by contributing to and assisting with other projects when needed.
- Assists with customer service by providing clear communication to management.
- Assists onsite as needed (no task is too small)
General Responsibilities
- Know and understand the All Star Landscaping 3 primary core values.
- 1. Quality and Efficient Craftsmanship.
- 2. Constant and transparent communication.
- 3. Continuous Learning and Improvement.
- possess exemplary honesty and integrity.
- Work extremely hard in all types of weather conditions. If you don't believe in hard work this job won't be a match. It is ok to sweat.
- Completes all safety requirements required by All Star Landscaping and specific customer requirements.
- Follows all safety procedures to ensure a safe, secure, and legally compliant work environment at the shop/yard, during travel and onsite.
- Maintains quality service by following quality and customer service standards,
Qualifications / Skills:
- Minimum 2 years experience landscaping is an asset.
- Must maintain in good standing the following minimum ticket: WHMIS,
- Recommended that the following tickets are also acquired: CSTS, First Aid, TDG, Load Securement, Skid Steer Training, Loader Training.
- Learn to read and understand Grading plans, Landscape drawings and plans and other architect drawings with instructions (can be taught onsite)
- Basic skills with landscape installation tasks which can include but not limited to planting, sod installation, soft and hard scape.
- Time management in regards to personal time
- Results driven
- Ability to problem solve
- High degree of communication skills
- Handles pressure and is adaptable to changing situations and plans.
- Must be career minded. We want you to grow with us.
Education Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Certificates and tickets relevant to the Landscape industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal
Pay: $24.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Are you open tough physical work and sweating while you work? Are you prepared to work in hot weather?
- How many years of Landscape Construction do you have?
Language:
Work Location: In person
