landscaping foreman/woman

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work related problems
• Perform same duties as workers supervised

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability