Enhancements Foreperson - Beamsville, Canada - LandArt

LandArt

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Beamsville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We offer career opportunities that will provide year-round employment, complete with health care benefits and a pension plan, as well as professional development possibilities, including apprenticeships in horticultural technician, carpentry, and stone masonry.

We are seeking a hard-working individual with a commitment to customer service to join our close-knit team of professionals as a
Landscape Enhancements Foreperson

Summary:

The
Landscape Enhancements Foreperson is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of landscape enhancements projects, including planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines.

Typical Hours: 6:15 AM - 5 PM Weekdays, increased/decreased as needed

Reports To:
Operations Manager

Compensation:
$30 - $37/hr, depending on experience

Health care benefits
Pension plan
Company phone
Potential of company vehicle

Core Capabilities:

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

Job Duties:

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the daytoday work activities of a landscape enhancements crew of 2 to 4 employees
Conduct onsite orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
Ensure that all work activities are carried out in compliance with local and company health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and jobsites
Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to complete work activities
Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
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
Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape enhancements
Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
Assist in the landscape construction of patios, walkways, gardens, retaining solutions, walls, etc.
Perform tasks such as weeding, mulching, edging, trimming, planting, and plant warranty replacements
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
Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, purchase orders, requests for time off, etc.
Comply with all company policies and regulations

Requirements:

Completion of high school (some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training would be beneficial)
Minimum of 710 years' experience in the landscape or construction industry
Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Time management skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
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 dataenabled 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 fastpaced environment
Requires good manual dexterity
Requires excellent stamina
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
Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional Saturday work

Salary:
$30.00-$37.00 per hour

Benefits: