Landscaping foreman/woman
Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. Brandon, Manitoba
Summer job
Part time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 20 to 100 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment- Outdoors
- Hot
Tasks- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- 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
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Supervision- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
Equipment and machinery experience- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
Area of specialization- Interior landscaping
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
Security and safety- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
Work 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
Own tools/equipment- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
Screening questions- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Salary: $22.75 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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