Landscape Construction Lead Hand

The Landmark Group is looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Lead Hand to join our construction team. This is a full-time seasonal position, typically running from mid-March through the end of December. There may be opportunities for winter work depending on workload, with a seasonal layoff during the winter when work is not available. This position is a great fit for someone who already has solid landscape or construction experience and is ready to take on more responsibility. You’ll work alongside an experienced foreman, help lead the crew, and be involved in building high-end residential landscapes from the ground up. For the right person, this role can develop into a foreman position as you learn our projects, standards and the Landmark way of doing things. What You'll Be Doing Building high-end residential landscape projects Installing natural stone, interlock, retaining walls and other hardscape features Grading, drainage and site preparation Operating skid steers, mini excavators and other construction equipment Reading plans, taking elevations and assisting with layout Helping organize the jobsite and keep production moving Working alongside and helping guide other crew members Maintaining a high standard of workmanship, safety and jobsite cleanliness Our projects can include everything from patios and retaining walls to pools, outdoor kitchens, structures and complete property transformations. What We're Looking For You don't need to know everything on day one, but you should already be comfortable on a construction site and take pride in building things properly. Ideally, you have: 2+ years of landscape construction, hardscape or related construction experience Experience operating construction equipment Experience with grading, elevations and/or reading landscape plans Strong attention to detail A good understanding of how a productive jobsite should run A positive attitude and willingness to learn Ability to work well as part of a crew Valid driver's license Leadership experience is an asset. Why Landmark? We build some pretty incredible projects. The Landmark Group has been creating and caring for landscapes in the Blue Mountains area for over 40 years. Our construction team works on high-end residential properties and builds projects that our crews can genuinely be proud of. We offer: $26–$34/hour, based on experience and ability Full-time hours throughout our construction season Season typically runs from mid-March through December Potential winter work depending on workload Performance-based bonuses Clothing and boot allowance Benefits Opportunities for training and development Modern equipment and quality tools Opportunity to grow into a foreman role A team that takes pride in doing excellent work If you're already good at landscape construction and want an opportunity to keep developing, take on more responsibility and build some great projects, we'd like to hear from you.

The Lead Hand will assist the foreman in leading the crew and building high-end residential landscape projects from the ground up. Responsibilities include operating construction equipment, reading plans, and ensuring high standards of workmanship and safety on the jobsite.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in landscape or hardscape construction and be comfortable operating heavy machinery. A valid driver's license and a strong attention to detail are required for this role.

• Performance-based bonuses • Clothing allowance • Boot allowance • Benefits • Training and development

• LeadershipPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

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• Landscape construction
• Hardscape installation
• Natural stone installation
• Interlock installation
• Retaining wall construction
• Grading
• Drainage
• Site preparation
• Skid steer operation
• Mini excavator operation
• Reading landscape plans
• Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• Jobsite organization
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction
• Cleanliness
• Heavy Equipment
• Training And Development
• Landscaping
• Retaining Wall
• Grading (Landscape)
• Detail Oriented

• Construction
• Trades
• Landscape Construction Foreman
• Construction Helper / Worker
• Building Construction Labourers
• Construction Laborers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week