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Foreman/Woman, Landscaping
Posted on November 20, 2024
by Craine Projects Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Landscape & Carpentry
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 22 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/vancouver/875316217/foremanwoman-landscaping/
Job Description
Tasks
- 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
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer
- Planting equipment
Construction specialization
- Stone garden walls
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
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
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus