Landscaper Lead Hand

Job Description

Work Location: On the road

Permanent Employment

Early Morning, Morning, Day

Full-time – 40 hours/week

Education: Secondary (High) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work Site Environment:

Noisy

Outdoors

All weather conditions

Dangerous

At heights

Work Setting:

Lawn Care Company

Golf Course

Residential

Installation Specialization:

Astro-turf/game field materials

Required experience:

Residential Projects

Sports Fields

Park and recreation sites

Snow removal

Automated Irrigation Systems

Irrigation and Drainage

Fieldstone Paths

Responsibilities/Duties:

Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens

Plan the incorporation of the landscape structures

Survey and assess designated sites

Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and diseases

Tree removal

Plan and move trees

Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products

Assess the health of lawns

Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes

Manage landscaping projects

Estimate costs

Oversee the safety of operations

Security and Safety:

Bondable

Criminal Record Check

Valid Driver’s Licence

Driving Record Check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Ability to work independently

Repetitive tasks

Physically Demanding

Ability to distinguish between colors

Standing for extended periods

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Handling heavy loads

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability:

Client Focus

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team Player