Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Maintenance Foreperson leads the maintenance field team in the successful completion of all assigned tasks. As a supervisor and liaison between the field team and management, the Maintenance Foreperson assists the maintenance management team in the execution of divisional directives.

Responsibilities

• Execute and delegate tasks as assigned to ensure jobs are completed on schedule
  • Plan and schedule jobs as required
• Provide leadership and coaching to their crew with the leadership and as required, the supervision of the Field Manager on job tasks and equipment use.
  • Problem solving, dispute resolution
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in good working order.
  • Always inspect equipment prior to use
  • Complete weekly maintenance on all equipment
  • Complete small repairs on equipment/mowers
  • Notify management of deficiencies in equipment
  • Able to complete equipment repair and large mower servicing
• Complete required training on all equipment and Company policies and procedures
  • Advanced leadership
  • Advanced plant identification
  • Watering and fertilization management
  • Financial management
• Effective driving of a loaded truck and trailer
• Basic quoting, tendering and negotiation
  • Basic design and plant selection an asset
• Act as a Company ambassador whenever in uniform
  • Polite, professional attitude
  • Provide exceptional customer service
  • Maintain an ordered appearance
  • Be courteous to the public
• Participate in safety related meetings (toolbox talks) and wear correct personal protective equipment as required
• Timely completion of all assigned paperwork
  • Truck and trailer checklist weekly
  • Equipment checklist weekly
  • Daily site reports
  • Timecards for you and your crew
  • Toolbox talks weekly

Job Specifications Education

• Completion of Secondary School
• Post-secondary education in the field of horticulture an asset
• Occupational First Aid, Level 1
• Industry certifications an asset (i.e.: Pesticide Applicator)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years industry experience or education equivalent
• Experience working in an outdoor, laborious position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local plant life
• Mechanical aptitude (troubleshooting)
• Previous experience with landscape machinery (mowers, line trimmers, blowers)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Demonstrated strong leadership/supervisory skills
• Knowledge of Green Walls and their Maintenance

Physical Requirements

This position is 100% labour and as such, individuals must be in good physical condition and be able to lift weight more than 50 lbs, bending, crouching, twisting, and standing/walking for long periods of time.

Work Environment

This position is 100% outside. Individuals will be subject to varied weather including extreme heat and cold, rain and snow. Individuals are encouraged to wear layers and sunscreen when required.