landscaping supervisor
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Equipment and machinery experience
Security and safety
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dangerous
- At heights
- 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
- Tender and administer contracts
- 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
- 16-20 people
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer
- Interior landscaping
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Design
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
- Nursery or greenhouse
Security and safety
- 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
- Safety vest
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Group insurance benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
More about this job
Responsibilities
The supervisor is responsible for planning and directing grounds maintenance, landscape construction, and the planting of trees and gardens. They manage a team of 16-20 people, handle scheduling, and oversee the procurement of materials and equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to operate heavy machinery like backhoes and skidsteers are required.
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Landscape Construction
- Grounds Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Contract Administration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project Scheduling
- Material Estimation
- Nursery Management
- Tree Service
- Lawn Care
- Technical Advice
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Group Insurance Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Landscaping
- Backhoe
- Chain Saw
- Forklift
- Front End Loader
- Sod Cutter
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
- Interior Landscaping
- Lawn Care
- Tree Service
- Grounds Maintenance
- Landscape Construction
- Garden Centre
- Nursery
- Greenhouse
- Blueprints
- Contract Administration