Landscape Construction Lead Hand

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Horizon Contracting Group Full time

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Looking to for one amazing individual _**

**Job Summary**

This position is responsible for completing all assigned field projects within assigned deadlines under the direction of a supervisor, with the drive and motivation needed to progress towards a supervisor position.

**Responsibilities**
- Complete jobs using a variety of tools and equipment safely and effectively as trained and required
- Power tools, tampers, cut-off saws
- Mobile equipment: skid steer, excavator, backhoe
- Complete all assigned work safely and effectively
- Determine and setting grades
- Screeding sand for pavers and laying/setting the base course for walls
- Installing pavers on pedestal and rubber puck build up systems
- Determine and execute plant layout and planting to BCLNA standards
- Installation of natural or commercial water features
- Installation of mat/tile and tray greenroof systems
- Set-up and execution of craning projects
- Civil construction jobs
- Ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order and complete minor maintenance as required
- Participate in the completion FLRA, Inspections, Checklists and Toolbox Talks as required
- Bring attention to any unreported safety concerns requiring attention/correction
- Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with customers and coworkers
- Participate in all training and performance reviews required by the Company
- Assist in the loading and unloading of materials
- Pursue ongoing education sponsored by the Company as required
- In the absence of a Company Supervisor act as the “leader” on site as first point of contact

**Job Specifications Education**
- Significant trades education or comparable experience
- Red Seal (completion or working towards) in Landscaping/Horticulture an asset

**Experience**
- Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in progressive roles
- Experience in a leadership role an asset

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Computer literacy an asset
- Effective verbal communication skills and the ability to work with people in a variety of circumstances and from various backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess a thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work
- High level of customer service
- Plan, prioritize and coordinate, multi-task and complete work assignments within prescribed deadlines
- Ability to foster a cooperative working environment
- Ability read technical reports, construction documents and technical knowledge of industry components and their function an asset

**Physical Requirements**
- Hear and speak in order to communicate with others
- Frequently lifting 30-600lbs, as required
- Standing, sitting and walking for the majority of the day, sometimes on uneven surfaces or on stairs

**Work Environment**

The majority of the work is performed outside on jobsites with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, possible extreme temperatures, noises, construction material fumes and odors.



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