Supervisor, Landscaping

Employer

Fanshaw Fence

Languages

English

Education

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

Work site environment

Outdoors

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• 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
• 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
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

Landscape construction

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

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
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years