Landscaping foreman/woman
712 Copping Street North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G3
Workplace information On site
Salary28.00 to 35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40.00 hours per Week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Day, Flexible Hours Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits vacancies2 vacancies
Overview
Languages
English
Education
· No degree, certificate or diploma
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
· At heights
· Hot
Work setting
· Willing to relocate
· On-site customer service
Responsibilities
Tasks
· Hire, supervise and schedule staff
· Plan and estimate labour and materials
· Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
· Maintain work records and logs
· Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
· Establish work schedules and procedures
· Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
· Apply fertilizers
· Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks
· Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
· Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
· Lay sod or seed
· Assist with landscape constructions
· Cut grass
· Remove litter and garbage
· Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
· Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
· Rake and collect refuse
Supervision
· 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
· Pick-up truck
· Tractor mower
Area of specialization
· Lawn care
· Landscape construction
Equipment
· Snowblower
Additional information
Security and safety
· Criminal record check
· Driver's validity licence check
· Drug test
Transportation/travel information
· Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
· Fast-paced environment
· Handling heavy loads
· Physically demanding
· Manual dexterity
· Attention to detail
· Ability to distinguish between colours
· Bending, crouching, kneeling
· Repetitive tasks
· Hand-eye co-ordination
· Walking
Own tools/equipment
· Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
· Client focus
· Initiative
· Judgement
· Team player
· Flexibility
· Dependability
· Reliability
· Organized
· Efficient interpersonal skills
Benefits
Health benefits
· Health care plan
Financial benefits
· Bonus
Other benefits
· Free parking available
· Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
· Team building opportunities
· Transportation provided by employer
· Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
· Indigenous people
· Newcomers to Canada
· Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
· Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
· Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.