Landscape Construction Crew Leader

Key Responsibilities

Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites

Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls

Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites

Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skid steers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills

Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems

Planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis.

Summer Focus

Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites

Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls

Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites

Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skid steers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills

Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems

Planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis.

Winter Focus

Snow Clearing and Ice Management

Skills & Abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs with good time management skills

Thorough knowledge of different plant, shrub and tree varieties and standard horticultural practices i.e. planting, pruning, fertilizing, etc.

Excellent oral and written communication

Problem solving

Committed to self‑improvement, including a willingness for further education and training

Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs

Ability to make decisions and work independently

Working Conditions

Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in inclement weather conditions

Able to walk, stand and crouch for extended periods of time.

Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds

During the peak season is willing to work extended hours

Year Round. Permanent Position.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in all facets of landscape construction including paving stone and retaining wall installation, sod, plant material, ponds and irrigation

Alberta Class 5 drivers licence, a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle

First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Landscape Horticulturist Journeyman certificate preferred or a willingness to get certification

Capable of operating equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

Compensation
Salary, vacation and perks depend on qualifications of the applicant and will be discussed in the interview, but might include:

Competitive hourly wages with the possibility of salary

Wellness Package

2 Weeks Vacation + Time in lieu (work more in the busy season to bank time off in the off-season)

We thank all applicants for applying for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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