landscaping foreman/woman

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Tractor mower

Area of specialization

• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player