Overview
Landscaper lead hand Jobs in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada at Maritime Hydroseed – Erosion Control & Landscape Services
Position: landscaper lead hand
Work Term:
Seasonal
Work Language:
English
Hours:
40 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience:
Experience an asset
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Odours
At heights
Noisy
Outdoors
All weather conditions
Work setting
Construction company
Urban area
Rural area
Remote location
Various locations
Landscape contractor
Golf course
Residential
Private company, corporation or industry
Municipal government
Tasks
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
Manage landscaping projects
Survey and assess designated sites
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
Plant and move trees
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Horticulturist Trade Certification
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
Certified Landscape Horticulturist Manager (CLHM)
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS Word
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Institutional construction
Park and recreation sites
Restoration and preservation projects
Cemetery or crematorium
Sports field
Construction specialization
Fieldstone paths
Interlocking brick
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
Retaining walls
Rock gardens
Stone garden walls
Area of specialization
Landscape construction
Plant knowledge and identification
Horticulture
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicle
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
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Title: Landscaper lead hand
Company: Maritime Hydroseed – Erosion Control & Landscape Services
Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Landscaping)
