Job details
• Location- Calgary, ABT2B 2J8
• Workplace information- On site
• Salary- 34.50 hourly / 35 hours per Week
• Terms of employment-Permanent employment, Full time
• Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Weekend
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• Outdoors
Work setting
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Schedule work
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Tender and administer contracts
• Read blueprints and drawings
• 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
Supervision
• 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Skidsteer
Area of specialization
• Interior landscaping
• Lawn care
• Tree service
• Grounds maintenance
• Design
• Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
By email [email protected]
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?