Landscape Construction Foreman/Woman

Job Number: 2021

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Job Summary

A large and busy Garden Centre has a new Landscape Division. We are looking for an experienced landscape foreman/woman who is a hard worker, has a positive life view, and is detail oriented. The key responsibility includes overseeing a landscape crew and going to client job sites to install hardscape & plantings according to completed landscape designs.

Why should you work with us?

• We have a great team in place but need a few more people to complete our team.
• Lots of opportunity for career and personal growth in the landscape division
• We are organized and professional in all that we do.
• Positive team atmosphere is emphasized for everyone
• The day to day would be structured with great systems for all.
• Top competitive wages

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for Landscape Installation services.
• Customer care is paramount in all aspects of the business.
• Replication of landscape design into a high quality landscaping project
• Responsible for overseeing on the job safety.
• Summer Landscape installation
• Winter maintenance as required
• Superior Customer Service & Communication skills
• Attention to detail, punctuality, team player, able to meet project deadlines
• Required to manage a crew between 1-4 people
• Ability to work unsupervised, alone and/or with a group
• Work with an employee handbook
• Complete and submit all required paperwork daily. Majority will be electronic, and some paper based.
• Conduct onsite orientations for new employees
• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
• Read and interpret drawings (structural, landscape, specifications) to delegate/complete work activities

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous Landscape experience and references are required
• Management/Supervisor skills required
• Operate various tools and equipment including heavy equipment (bobcat, loader, excavator), chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels etc
• Knowledge of install details required for patios, driveways, planting beds etc.
• Clean drivers license is required.
• DZ license is an asset
• Minimum High School Education required

Does this sound like something you would like? If so, send us your resume. We would be glad to meet with you.

Email: landscape@harpersgardencentre.com

We thank you for your interest. We will contact only those selected for interviews.

Expected start date: 2021-03-22

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Please contact

COVID-19 considerations:
We will be conducting in person interviews with all parties abiding by provincial safety and distancing protocols.

 

 

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