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landscaping foreman/woman
Posted on September 18, 2024 by Employer details Thrive Landscapes Ltd
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Schedule events, programs and activities. 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. Equipment and machinery experience: Backhoe. Chain saw. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Tractor mower. 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. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Workplace information: On the road job.- LocationParksville, BC
- Workplace information On the road
- Salary$29.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3085643
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Schedule events, programs and activities
- 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
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Tractor mower
Additional information
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
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
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
2024-10-18
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