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Landscaping Foreman/Woman
Posted on April 2, 2025
by Jun Landscaping & Construction Corp.
260 Finnigan St, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 5J7
Job Sector:
Landscape & Carpentry
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 204
Duration: 2 calendar days (3 business days)
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/coquitlam/549155143/landscaping-foremanwoman/
Job Description
Tasks
- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- 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
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Establish work schedules and procedures
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Skidsteer
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
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
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Commission
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer