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Landscape Maintenance Lead Hand

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Jun 19, 2026
1 position

$27–$32 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Supervise and lead maintenance crews to ensure high-quality care of residential landscapes and outdoor spaces. Perform hands-on tasks including pruning, weeding, and irrigation repairs while coordinating daily operations with the Crew Leader.

Job details

About Us: Join the award-winning team at Fossil Landscape Construction, where we care for some of Vancouver’s most beautiful and complex outdoor spaces. For more than twenty years, we’ve been building and maintaining high-end residential landscapes across Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island. Our team of professionals is dedicated to craftsmanship, collaboration, and delivering the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. About the Role: We’re looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Landscape Maintenance Team as a Lead Hand — the second in command on our maintenance crews. This role is perfect for a hands-on professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring team members and helping oversee daily operations. At Fossil, you’ll have the opportunity to guide and develop crew members, coordinate tasks, and help drive the success of our landscape projects. We provide ongoing training, support, and a clear path for advancement for those looking to grow their career in landscape horticulture. Responsibilities: Leadership & Planning Lead and supervise the maintenance crew in the absence of a Crew Leader to deliver exceptional quality and efficiency on all assigned properties Aid the Crew Leader in planning daily operations, delegate tasks, and ensure work is completed within scheduled timeframes Support Crew Leader in the training of crew members, ensuring Fossil’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed Maintenance Operations Perform pruning, weeding, lawn care, hedging, irrigation and lighting repairs, planting, and garden renovations Clean and maintain hardscape areas, patios, and custom features In coordination with the Crew Leader, maintenance of equipment and tools; ensure trucks are organized and ready for each day’s work Work collaboratively with teammates and supervisors to deliver consistent results and ensure every property looks its best after each visit Safety & Administration Promote a safe, professional work environment in line with company policies and ensuring maintenance standards are upheld at all times In absence of the Crew Leader, track attendance, crew hours, and project details accurately What You Bring Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years of landscape maintenance experience (preferred, but we’ll train the right person) Positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to quality Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to safely operate powered equipment (line trimmers, mowers, blowers, etc.) Commitment to safety — for yourself, your team, and the properties we maintain Certification or coursework in horticulture, or progress toward Red Seal, is an asset Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license Compensation & Benefits At Fossil, we take care of our people. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive wages: $27–$32/hour based on experience Annual bonus eligibility Company-matched group savings programs (RRSP, TFSA, and savings) Comprehensive extended health benefits – dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability insurance Excellent training and professional development opportunities within a career-oriented company culture At least four company-sponsored social events each year, including our annual Yaletown Christmas party A strong career path with opportunities for growth and advancement within a respected and growing company Job Details Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Season: February to December (full-time, permanent) Locations: Vancouver and West Vancouver How to Apply If you take pride in your work and want to grow your skills with an award-winning team, we’d love to hear from you. Visit fossillandscapeconstruction.com or follow us on Instagram @fossillandscapeconstruction to see our work. Apply today and help us maintain Vancouver’s most beautiful and enduring outdoor spaces.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of landscape maintenance experience and a valid BC Class 5 driver's license. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to safely operate powered landscaping equipment.