Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors Dangerous At heights Hot

Tasks

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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 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 nursery and greenhouse workers Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

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16-20 people

Equipment and machinery experience

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Backhoe Chain saw Forklift Front end loader Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Sod cutter Tractor Tractor mower Skidsteer

Area of specialization

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Interior landscaping Lawn care Tree service Grounds maintenance Design Landscape construction Garden centre Nursery or greenhouse

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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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

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Safety vest

Personal suitability

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Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Judgement Team player Flexibility

Employment terms options

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Early morning

Experience

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2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

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Morning Day Weekend

Health benefits

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Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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* Group insurance benefits