Landscaping foreman/woman - London

Overview

Languages

English

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Outdoors
• Dangerous
• At heights
• Hot

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• 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
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
• Establish work schedules and procedures

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification

Experience and specialization

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower

• Interior landscaping
• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

• 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

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available