Job Advertisement: Landscape Technician /

Foreman

Job Type: Full-time

Location: 4454 Hwy #3, Chester, NS

Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Hours: Full-time, guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Landscape Technician / Foreman to join our team.

In this dual-faceted role, you will lead in office crew members, interface with clients, and execute

high-quality softscape, hardscape, and property maintenance projects. The ideal candidate possesses

strong leadership potential, a deep understanding of horticultural practices, and the technical expertise

required to safely operate specialized equipment and manage complex landscape installations.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Leadership & Site Supervision: Oversee daily on-site operations, delegate tasks to crew members, ensure

compliance with safety protocols, and maintain high standards of workmanship and efficiency.

- Client Consultation & Design: Consult with clients to clearly understand their landscaping vision; survey

and assess properties, site conditions, and drainage to develop custom garden and landscape layouts.

- Site Planning & Sketching: Survey designated project sites to prepare basic sketches, layout plans, and

detailed material specifications.

- Material Selection: Recommend suitable trees, shrubs, flowers, and alternative landscape materials based

on localized soil drainage, sunlight exposure, and specific site characteristics.

- Hardscape Installation: Construct and install durable hardscape features, including patios, walkways,

decks, fences, and related landscape structures.

- Softscape Implementation: Prepare, grade, and level soil to install lawns (sod/seed), trees, shrubs,

gardens, and other living landscape elements.

- Plant & Turf Care: Inspect turf, trees, and plant health regularly; apply appropriate fertilizers, pest controls,





and other approved seasonal treatments as needed.

- Grounds Maintenance: Prune, trim, weed, and meticulously maintain trees, hedges, shrubs, lawns, and

overall garden areas.

- Irrigation Management: Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated drip and overhead

irrigation systems.

- Tree Care & Chainsaw Operation: Safely operate chainsaws, rigging, and specialized tree care equipment

to cut and remove hazardous or overgrown branches, including tree-climbing activities when required.

- Property Upkeep: Perform routine landscaping, seasonal cleanups, property preservation, and horticultural

maintenance tasks.

- Operational Flexibility: Execute additional related duties and tasks as assigned by management to satisfy

evolving operational requirements.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

- Experience: 1–2 years of experience in commercial or residential landscaping, with a strong readiness to

step into a leadership or supervisory capacity.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in hardscape installation, softscape setup, and automated irrigation

troubleshooting.

- Equipment Mastery: Proven experience safely operating chainsaws, mini-excavators, skid steers, and

standard commercial lawn care equipment. Tree climbing experience is a strong asset.

- Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract (required). Chainsaw certification or

Pesticide Applicator license is highly preferred.

- Physical Demands: Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in various weather conditions, lift up to 50

lbs, and stand, bend, or climb for extended periods.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume via email directly to

[email protected]. Please include 'Landscape Technician / Foreman Application' in the

subject line.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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