landscaping foreman/woman

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Landscape contractor
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Tree removal
• Remove litter and garbage
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Lay sod or seed
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Cut grass
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Apply fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Rake and collect refuse
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
• Tie and secure plants

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer/edger
• Sprayer or duster
• Roto-tiller

Area of work experience

• Snow removal
• Cleaning

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Tree service
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction
• Garden centre

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available