Overview
Landscaping supervisor Jobs in London, Canada at Blue Jay Irrigation
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
Work Site Environment
Outdoors. Dangerous. Hot. Cold/refrigerated.
Responsibilities
- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns.
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns.
- Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property.
- Schedule events, programs and activities.
- Schedule work.
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance.
- Plan and estimate labor and materials.
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls.
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work.
- Maintain work records and logs.
- Tender and administer contracts.
- 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.
- Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers.
Supervision
Supervision of 5-10 people.
Equipment and Machinery Experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer
Area of Work Experience
- Snow removal
Areas of Specialization
- Interior landscaping
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Design
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
- Nursery or greenhouse
Transportation and Travel
Valid driver’s licence. Drive manual transmission 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.
Personal Suitability
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
- Flexibility.
Employment Terms
- Shift
- Day
Other Tools and Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety vest
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Title: Landscaping supervisor
Company: Blue Jay Irrigation
Location: London, Canada
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