Full-Time

Foreman/Woman, Landscaping

Posted on Mar 19

Jade Landscape & Design

Edmonton, AB

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement

Ability to Supervise Contractors; 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; 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; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety Driver's validity licence check

Type of Heavy Equipment Operated Backhoe excavator, loader; Bobcats

Area of Specialization Landscape construction

Additional Skills

Plan and estimate labour and materials; Maintain work records and logs; Read blueprints and drawings

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck; Fans and blowers; Concrete saws; Chain saw; Backhoe

Specific Skills

Resolve work related problems; Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies; Repair and maintain equipment; Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls; Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns; Establish work schedules and procedures; Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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