Landscaping Supervisor

Employer

Precisionscapes

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• 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 crew members
• Project management
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Manage landscaping projects
• Ensure smooth operation of equipment
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Professionalism in customer service
• Supervisory Experience
• Test operating controls and equipment
• Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Plan and organize construction projects
• Identify and list the necessary props required for performances
• Identify and document potential environmental and safety problems
• Consult with clients to determine project needs

Supervision

Working groups

Equipment and machinery experience

Powered lifting equipment

Area of work experience

Landscaping

Area of specialization

Landscape construction

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

Morning

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits