Lead Hand – Property Care Hutten Land & Shore
Owen Sound, ON
$22–$26/hour, based on experience
Care for natural beauty.
You know your plants. You understand how properties should look — and why. And you’re ready to step up and support leadership on site.
As a Lead Hand – Property Care, you assist the Crew Leader in maintaining high-end residential properties and select commercial sites to the highest horticultural standard. You combine strong technical gardening skill with organization, customer service, and growing leadership responsibility.
This is hands-on horticultural work — with increasing accountability and client-facing trust.
What You’ll Be Responsible For Assist the Crew Leader in supervising, delegating, and coordinating daily work activities of a 2–3 person crew
Support the management of safety, quality, and productivity on job sites
Perform advanced horticultural services including pruning, plant care, fertilizing, and seasonal preparation
Complete edging, mulching, seasonal cleanups, and detailed garden management
Install seasonal colour and container plantings
Assist with irrigation and lighting maintenance
Support enhancements including new plantings, garden expansion, and minor improvements
Leadership & Professionalism Communicate professionally and courteously with customers
Participate actively in team meetings and company initiatives
Demonstrate attention to detail and robust organizational skills
Complete daily logs, planning reports, and documentation as required
Conduct quality assessments and property inspections
Support Crew Leader with site consultations and technical input
Technical Skill & Equipment Demonstrate strong plant identification and cultural care knowledge
Perform site calculations and material quantity take-offs
Operate manual and power garden tools safely and efficiently




Operate compact equipment and yard loader where required
Operate crew truck and trailer
Perform daily preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
What Success Looks Like Properties maintained to expert horticultural standards
Work completed within estimated hours
Daily documentation completed consistently
Strong client trust and positive feedback
Clean, organized trucks, equipment, and job sites
Reliable support to the Crew Leader and team
Who This Role Is Perfect For You value the Hutten philosophy and professional standards
You have at least 3 years of gardening experience
You are strong in plant ID, pruning, and cultural care
You are detail-oriented and organized
You are confident guiding others on site
You are comfortable working outdoors in hot, cold, and wet weather
You are skilled with manual and power garden tools
You can read and understand landscape plans
You are comfortable using a smartphone for communication and reporting
You hold a valid Class A Restricted (AR) license or greater, or are willing and able to obtain one within 3 months of hire, and are confident operating trucks, trailers, and equipment safely and professionally
A horticulture diploma or certificate is an asset
Property Care operates throughout the growing season, typically from spring through late fall. During slower periods, there may be opportunities to contribute to other departments depending on workload and company needs.
Why Hutten Land & Shore? You’ll maintain primarily high-end residential landscapes and select commercial sites throughout Ontario’s recreational hub.
Strong coaching and horticultural development
Open book management
Monthly team events — BBQs, family parties, breakfast updates, games, and seasonal celebrations — designed to celebrate hard work and bring the team together.
A high-performance, growth-focused culture
Real opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance within the company

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📌 Lead Hand – Property Care (Ontario)
🏢 Hutten Land & Shore
📍 Ontario