Landscaping supervisor
Wilco Contractors Southwest Inc.
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.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- 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
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Establish work schedules and procedures
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
- Tractor mower
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player