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landscaping foreman/woman
Posted on September 23, 2024 by Employer details Alpha Better Landscaping Inc.
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Hire, supervise and schedule staff. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property. Schedule events, programs and activities. Schedule work. Plan and direct grounds maintenance. Plan and estimate labour and materials. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Maintain work records and logs. Read blueprints and drawings. Repair and maintain equipment. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Supervision: 3-4 people. 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Skidsteer. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Area of specialization: Grounds maintenance. Landscape construction. 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. 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. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.- Location11800 - 40 St. SECalgary, ABT2Z 4T1
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$27.00 to $30.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3091630
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
- Schedule events, programs and activities
- Schedule work
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Supervision
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Skidsteer
Area of work experience
- Snow removal
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
- 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
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-01-09
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