Overview

Landscape maintenance position includes planning, directing, and supervising grounds maintenance and landscape construction work. The role requires travel, outdoor work, and equipment management.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Languages

- English

Experience

2-3 years of experience. Frequent or constant travel required. Work locations may vary.

Work Setting

- Outdoors
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated

Work Setting

Landscape maintenance.

Responsibilities

- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- 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
- Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and process equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
- Supervise crew members
- Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
- Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work
- Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves
- Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
- Maintain inventory of equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Lay sod or seed
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
- Cut grass
- Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Pick up and deliver materials
- Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas




- Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
- Weeding

Supervision

3-4 people, small engine and equipment mechanics.

Specialization

- Type of product: Truck
- Instrument experience: Mechanical, Precision measuring instrument
- Equipment and machinery experience: Front end loader, Pick-up truck, Small engine equipment, Tractor, Skidsteer, Hydraulic system
- Vehicle and equipment experience: De-icing sprayers
- Area of work experience: Snow removal, Landscaping
- Area of specialization: Lawn care, Grounds maintenance, Landscape construction, Plant knowledge and identification
- Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence, Vehicle supplied by employer
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves, Safety vest
- Personal suitability: Judgement, Team player

Benefits

- Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan
- Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

- Support for Indigenous people

Support for Indigenous people includes:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

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📌 supervisor, landscaping (Toronto)
🏢 Mr. Mow It All
📍 Toronto