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landscaping foreman/woman
Posted on August 27, 2024 by Employer details Auswide Enterprises Inc
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. 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. 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. Contractors. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Area of specialization: Lawn care. Tree service. Grounds maintenance. Landscape construction. Garden centre. Security and safety: Bondable. Enhanced reliability security clearance. Driver's validity licence check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. 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. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.- LocationCalgary, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$26.15HOUR hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3056818
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
Responsibilities
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
- 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
- Contractors
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
Area of work experience
- Snow removal
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- 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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-11-17
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