Landscaping foreman/woman
- Saanichton, BC, V8M 0C2, Canada
On-site
From $37 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location Saanichton, BCV8M 0C2
- Work location On site
- Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3650917
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
- 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
- 1 to 2 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
Area of specialization
- Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Variable or compressed work week