Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work site setting Outdoors Hot Wet/damp Noisy Dusty All weather conditions Work setting Various locations Tasks Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment Supervise crew members Schedule materials, tools and personnel Remove litter and garbage Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees Move tools, equipment and other materials Monitor quality and production levels Monitor safety conditions Monitor and inspect work Manage landscaping projects Maintain progress and other reports Keep maintenance reports and documentation Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects Clean machines and immediate work areas Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Assist with landscape constructions Identify current and prospective staffing requirements Manage staff and assign duties Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages Follow emergency and safety procedures Train other workers Document work completed Supervisory Experience Co-ordinate and schedule activities Leading/instructing individuals Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers Write daily basic progress reports Recommend corrective or enforcement action Perform minor property maintenance Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Weeding Supervise daily activities of floorhands, labourers and helpers Schedule activities Recommend measures to improve productivity Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets Equipment and machinery experience Chain saw Front end loader Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Sod cutter Tractor Tractor mower Weed trimmer/edger Lawn mowers Area of work experience Landscaping Area of specialization Grounds maintenance Landscape construction Regulations knowledge Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment Equipment Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments) Transportation/travel information Valid driver''s licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Repetitive tasks Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Team player Flexibility Efficient interpersonal skills Dependability Reliability Organized Leadership

📌 landscaping foreman/woman (Newcastle)
🏢 JS Contracting
📍 Newcastle