Now Hiring: Landscape Residential Lead Hand.

• Location: 340 Regional Road 20, Hannon, ON, L0R1P0.
• Salary: $24.50-29.87/hr.
• Additional: RRSP, Benefits.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General:

• 3 to 5 years Industry experience as a Lead Hand.
• Experience and capability of managing crews in place of foreperson.
• Review the project before beginning work and ensure that quality workmanship is evident on each project.
• Ensure that each day an informal morning tailgate is discussed with crew members regarding any safety issues that must be rectified and/or avoided on each site.
• Measure production targets and be prepared to be accountable for any short falls.
• Maintain positive and open communications with Foreperson, Superintendents, Owners, PM’s, General Contractors etc.
• Attend and participate in meetings (project management, safety, etc.)
• Ensure all the necessary equipment is available on site each day to complete the work.
• Count tools and prioritize the return of each item to the shop or safely storage each night.
• Daily, manage labour force, equipment usage, materials and sub trades on the project; also measure production targets and be accountable for any short falls.
• Inspect each project the day of its completion to ensure that all aspects of required work are completed.
• Make housekeeping a priority on every job site. Train assigned work crew to always maintain a clean and organized work site.
• Instruct crew on the job site (location) they are to report to the following day.
• Alert the Foreperson of any issues from beginning to end of a project and suggest ways to improve the problem.
• Be familiar with each employee's responsibilities.
• Assist foreperson as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, G license.
• Must maintain a clean driver abstract.
• Ability to read landscape blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of elevations (grading), ability to use a laser level and transit +.
• General knowledge or recognition of hard landscape materials. i.e. paving stone, precast wall, etc.
• General knowledge or recognition of proper planting techniques as well as some plant identification
• Strong knowledge on the use of various tools and equipment.
• Strong ability managing snow removal projects and a willingness to work hours associated with it.
• Strong knowledge of job safety and safe work habits.
• Ability to represent our organization to our clients in a positive and professional manner.
• Willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills by attending additional courses and training.

Oakridge Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. If you are a person with a disability and have a question or require assistance with the application process, please contact us via email.

Oakridge Group Inc Website Link: https://oakridgelandscape.com/.

About Oakridge Landscape Contractors:

Building Landscapes and Relationships since 1992 Oakridge Group Inc. was founded in 1992 with a strong commitment to quality. For over 30 years, we’ve built a reputation for creating award-winning residential and commercial landscapes across Southern Ontario. Our success is grounded in the lasting relationships we build with our clients and the pride we take in every project.