Careers

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
• Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day work activities of a landscape construction crew of  2 to 8 employees
• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
• Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, , equipment daily inspection forms, time and materials billing summaries, etc.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on jobsites
• Employee training
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret landscape designs and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Speak, read, and write English
• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Salary Position: Determined on experience and qualifications

Landscape construction Skilled Labourer Capabilities:

• Highly focus on quality and customer care
• Verbal and Written communication skills
• Team Work
• Excellence in problem solving
• Responsible and dependable

Job Duties:

• Follow instruction from Foreman
• Work in a construction crew of 2-8 employees
• Comply with all health and safety and company polices and procedures
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization or jobsites, trucks, equipment, and shop/office area
• Read and interpret landscape drawings/designs and specifications to complete the project
• Read and operate a laser level for site layout
• Assist in the construction of outlined projects and meet deadlines
• Assist in the construction of driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls, rock work, grading, planting, mulching etc.
• Perform routine maintenance duties on tools and equipment such as cleaning and greasing and report and damage

Job Requirements

• Completion of High school, college, university or other technical training
• Minimum 3 years landscape construction experience
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret landscape design and specifications
• Basic measurement and calculation skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment of landscape construction
• Basic plant knowledge and care
• Possess a valid drivers license

Conditions:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift minimum 50lbs repeatedly throughout the entire work day
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment
• Requires excellent stamina
• Required to work close to heavy equipment on a regular basis
• Required to work outdoors in the sun, heat, humidity, rain, cold, dust and noise.