Landscape Construction Team Lead / Snow Clearing Team Lead

Landscape Construction/Snow Clearing - Team Lead

Do you like leading a team and seeing the job well done?

If you have a positive nature, great attention to detail, and can work independently and with a team to hit goals then we want to talk to you!

The Ideal Candidate is: A Persuader - A confident, socially poised and motivating team builder

DO YOUR CORE VALUES ALIGN WITH OURS?

W A T E R ~ Wellbeing, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect
These are our core values! They are key to working well together and providing quality service. These values not only apply to how we approach our work and our clients but are key to creating a fun, respectful, and safe work environment for all staff too.

THE ROLE: Construction/ Snow Clearing Team Lead

To contribute to the high-quality execution of all our Enhancement and Construction services. To perform a variety of tasks (generally physical labor) to assist with the completion of Landscape Construction projects and Snow Clearing.

Finishing a job, having pride, and ensuring customer satisfaction is key to being successful in your position as a Team Leader. You ensure the company image is presented to customers and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Can you shift on a dime to accommodate shifts in weather, change orders, and manage issues?

Do you love being organized and organizing a team? Great!

Construction / Snow Clearing Team Lead Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Health and Safety Policies
• Manage and Maintain Efficient Operations
• Maintains Construction, Horticultural and Snow Clearing Best Practices
• Ensures Service Excellence
• Works 44-55 Hours per Week
• personal and Crew development to move up in the organization

The Results We See From Construction/ Snow Clearing Lead:

• Leads and supervises construction/ Snow Clearing Team
• Inspect sites for required work and materials necessary for project/ Snow Clearing completion
• Delegates required work
• Meets project timelines as directed by the Team Supervisor.
• Educate team and ensure best practices for plant material, approved installation methods and Snow Clearing
• Construction and Snow Clearing tasks are completed according to contracts
• Maintain site safety and cleanliness
• Site walk around with teams to ensure project scope is understood
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Ensure safety of equipment i.e. inform Team Supervisor of required repairs
• Train and supervise safe operations of equipment
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Always communicates any questions or concerns with the team
• Completes LMN time management tool per Team Member/ Site
• Maintain tools and operate equipment properly
• Track inventory of equipment and tools daily
• Communicate with client as required
• Assigned duties as required
• Track project performance and take before, during and after pictures of construction and snow removal

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Landscape Construction and Snow Clearing industry
• Valid G driver’s license and safe driving record
• First Aid training and certification
• Knowledge of current construction install and Snow Clearing techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Construction knowledge: hardscaping base preparation, paving stone, retaining walls, garden bed preparation, flower and shrub plantings and all other elements of the Landscape Construction industry
• Snow clearing knowledge: proper Snow Clearing techniques, knowledge of piling areas, site best practices, proper industry accepted de-icing standards
• Ability to manage a team and enjoys leading and training
• Planning and time management skills
• Effective communication and computer skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or clients
• Ability to work independently and be a problem solver
• Operates a variety of equipment including excavators, bobcats, tillers, sod cutters, chain saws, drills, laser level, Snow Clearing equipment etc in a safe and responsible manner
• Maintains proper certifications for operation of equipment
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Summary

This role requires:

• Leadership - Natural preference, and if required the ability, to be in a leadership role.
• Tenacity - The preference to overcome challenges through pure hard work.
• Attainment - The preference to set and hit goals.
• Values - Alignment with company values
• Problem Solving - Ability to find solutions to problems and look at challenges in a positive attitude.
• Precision - Preference to pay attention to details and deliver error-free work.

HOURS OF WORK & WORKING CONDITIONS

We run Monday thru Friday 6:45 am to 4-5:30 pm and may work up to 2 Saturdays per month. The workload starts in the spring and races to November 15th. Winter full time wage and varying shifts based on the duties, weather in the winter.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $57,000 - $69,000/per year based on experience. Benefits, RRSP match. Fun comfortable atmosphere

SYNLAWN Toronto Artificial Grass is the new Exclusive Ontario Dealer for Synlawn Artificial grass and surfacing products. Since 2012 we have been offering the Synlawn Products in the GTA market. As the presence of the Synlawn Family of products grows in Ontario, we are focusing our efforts on establishing partnerships with like minded dealers and installers to grow the entire network.

Since 2002, Garden City Groundskeeping Services Ltd. has provided commercial landscape, construction, and Snow Clearing services, operating in the GTA, from Mississauga. We provide landscape design, maintenance, artificial turf and construction services as well as Snow Clearing.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $57,000.00-$69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We all complete Covid check-in with temperature monitoring and keep our distance.
A sanitizer is provided for the vehicles and tools.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L4X 2G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Snow clearing: 4 years (required)
• Landscape construction: 3 years (required)
• driving a truck with a trailer: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-11-15