Overview
Landscaping foreman/woman Jobs in Caledon, Ontario, Canada at Gobro Con Inc.
Work Term:
Permanent
Work Language:
English
Hours:
40 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
Outdoors
Hot
Wet/damp
Noisy
Dusty
Work setting
Private residence
Park and recreation sites
Landscape contractor
Landscape maintenance
Construction company
Various locations
Sports field
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Tasks
Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
Schedule events, programs and activities
Plan and direct grounds maintenance
Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
Maintain work records and logs
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
Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
Remove litter and garbage
Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
Lay sod or seed
Cut grass
Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
Assist with landscape constructions
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Rake and collect refuse
Plant and move trees
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
Supervision
5-10 people
16-20 people
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Equipment and machinery experience
Backhoe
Chain saw
Forklift
Front end loader
Pick-up truck
Small engine equipment
Sod cutter
Tractor
Skidsteer
Construction specialization
Stone garden walls
Rock gardens
Retaining walls
Poured concrete
Interlocking brick
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
Area of specialization
Landscape construction
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver’s validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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
Repetitive tasks
Hand-eye co-ordination
Walking
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Safety vest
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Ear plugs
Personal suitability
Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Initiative
Judgement
Team player
Flexibility
Efficient interpersonal skills
Dependability
Reliability
Organized
Screening questions
Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
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?
Title: Landscaping foreman/woman
Company: Gobro Con Inc.
Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Landscaping, Gardening)
