Operations Supervisor - Landscape & Property Maintenance

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Supervisor/Team Leader to develop a team and oversee the summer and winter maintenance of our commercial and residential properties. This will be a hands-on supervisory role, and would be a good fit for a current owner/operator of a landscape business looking to do the same thing but without the financial burdens or dealing with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Above all else ensuring safe work practices and following all safety guidelines
• Cutting and trimming of lawn/turf areas on a weekly basis during growing season, clear cuttings, and other debris, as required
• Pruning of shrubs and trees, as required to ensure safety and aesthetic appearance
• Planting and maintenance of garden areas throughout the growing season, including planting annuals, maintaining perennials, weeding/cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and mulching, to ensure optimal selection and appearance of plantings
• Ensure all roadways and walkways are cleared of ice and snow throughout the winter
• Sport field maintenance – fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, weed control
• Perform/assist in lawn, garden and snow removal equipment maintenance and repair
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, buildings or fences
• Collect garbage on an as-needed basis

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide frontline leadership, supervision and coordination to your team
• Provide motivation, coaching and guidance to subordinates
• Provide regular updates to the leadership team
• Prepare and execute scheduled work as required
• Demonstrate a safety-first attitude
• Appraise performance and when required conduct disciplinary action

In order to be successful in this role, you will require the following:

• Full G licence
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in the landscape maintenance sector
• 5+ years of experience in commercial lawn/garden, Property Maintenance, including the operation of lawn/turf, garden, small engines and snow removal equipment
• Ability to complete tasks with little to no supervision
• Mechanical aptitude
• This is a physically demanding job, so you must have the ability to lift a minimum of 30kgs
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Be a self-starter, responsible, well organized, and detail oriented
• Comfortable driving and working outdoors in all four seasons
• Formal horticultural training would be an asset

Application deadline: 2024-02-18

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 5 years (required)
• Supervising: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-02-18