landscaping foreman/woman

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Residential construction
• Commercial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Schedule work
• 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
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise crew members
• Provide staff training
• Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower
• Skidsteer

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls
• Fieldstone paths

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Fences

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available