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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Landscape Lead Hand

  • Brantford, ON, Canada

$25 to $28 / hour depending on experience · Full-time

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Pay
$25 to $28 / hour depending on experience
Job type
Full-time
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Experience
3+ years experience in landscaping, both hardscaping and softscaping
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations: Brantford, Ontario

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 229338

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Landscape Lead Hand to work in our landscaping division.

Job Duties

  • Safely and efficiently lead crew’s in providing landscaping care for our clients
  • Direct multiple crews and equipment for various work sites
  • Provide support and expertise and leadership on more specialized jobs
  • Complete Quality Control worksite inspections
  • Provide mentorship and training to staff and oversee employee development
  • Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in landscaping, both hardscaping and softscaping
  • Experience leading a team
  • Plant knowledge and identification will be considered and large asset
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and quote is required
  • Experience using landscape equipment is a requirement (eg. sod cutter, dethatcher, shears, pole shears )
  • Experience using grass cutting equipment is an advantage, but not a requirement (eg. push mower, zero turn tractor, trimmer)
  • Experience using lawn care equipment is an advantage, but not a requirement (eg. aerator, roller, spreader)
  • 'G' Class drivers license and a clean drivers abstract
  • Problem solving and time management will be an asset
  • Experience driving truck with flatbed trailer
  • Ability to lift 40 to 50 lbs
  • Customer service experienced preferred

Additional Information

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • $25 to $28 / hour depending on experience
  • 4% Vacation Pay
  • Up to 40 hours a week
  • Great working environment and close-knit team
  • Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program and other company perks
  • Permanent full time employees are eligible for benefits, RRSP/TFSA matching and employee stock purchase program

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.
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Responsibilities

Lead landscaping crews and coordinate equipment across work sites, providing expertise on specialized jobs and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. Inspect work for quality, mentor and train staff, and follow company and industry safety procedures.

Requirements

Applicants need at least three years of hardscaping and softscaping experience, team leadership experience, the ability to read drawings and quotes, and experience operating landscape equipment. A valid G Class driver's license with a clean driving abstract is required; plant knowledge, truck and trailer driving, customer service, and problem-solving experience are assets.

Skills

  • Landscape Crew Leadership
  • Hardscaping
  • Softscaping
  • Plant Identification
  • Reading Drawings and Quotes
  • Landscape Equipment Operation
  • Grass-Cutting Equipment Operation
  • Lawn-Care Equipment Operation
  • Quality Control Inspections
  • Staff Mentorship and Training
  • Safety Procedures
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Truck and Flatbed Trailer Driving
  • Customer Service
  • Physical Lifting

Benefits

  • Vacation Pay
  • Ongoing Training
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Health Benefits
  • RRSP/TFSA Matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

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Categories

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Agriculture
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Landscaping
  • Hardscaping
  • Softscaping
  • Crew Leadership
  • Plant Identification
  • Landscape Equipment
  • Sod Cutter
  • Dethatcher
  • Shears
  • Pole Shears
  • Push Mower
  • Zero-Turn Tractor
  • Trimmer
  • Aerator
  • Roller
  • Spreader
  • Drawings and Quotes
  • Quality Control
  • Employee Training
  • Safety Procedures
  • G Class Driver's License
  • Clean Driving Abstract
  • Flatbed Trailer
  • Customer Service
  • Horticultural Services
  • Grounds Maintenance

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