Landscaping Supervisor

Job summary

Direct and supervise landscape construction, planting, and grounds maintenance activities, including scheduling staff and work, estimating labour and materials, and administering contracts. Maintain equipment and work records, resolve operational problems, and oversee nursery and greenhouse workers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience 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 Dangerous At heights Hot 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 Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers Establish work schedules and procedures Supervision 16-20 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 Garden centre Nursery or greenhouse Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check 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 Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Safety vest Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Judgement Team player Flexibility Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

What you’ll do

Direct and supervise landscape construction, planting, and grounds maintenance activities, including scheduling staff and work, estimating labour and materials, and administering contracts. Maintain equipment and work records, resolve operational problems, and oversee nursery and greenhouse workers.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role involves supervising 16–20 people, operating landscaping equipment, working outdoors in physically demanding conditions, and holding a valid driver's licence.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• Group Insurance Benefits

Listed skills

• maintenance · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Landscape Construction
• Grounds Maintenance
• Lawn Care
• Tree Service
• Planting
• Staff Supervision
• Staff Scheduling
• Labour and Materials Estimation
• Contract Administration
• Blueprint Reading
• Equipment Maintenance
• Work Scheduling
• Technical Advice
• Nursery and Greenhouse Supervision
• Client Communication
• Landscape Design

Job areas

• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Agriculture