Landscaper lead hand
Gushue's Landscaping This link will open in a new window
Glen Haven
,
NS
· Canada
Job description
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Various locations. Lawn care company. Landscape contractor. Tasks: Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements. Manage landscaping projects. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Operate heavy equipment. Supervisory Experience. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Construction specialization: Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls. Retaining walls. Stone garden walls. Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape design. Landscape construction. Plant knowledge and identification. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Rain gear. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: To be determined. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer.