Horticultural Crew Leader

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 **Horticultural Crew Leader**

Summary: The **Horticultural Crew Leader** is responsible for overseeing all on-site horticultural aspects of landscape projects, including planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines. The successful applicant would also be able to assess conditions to ensure right plant, right place and be able to identify issues (drainage, insects, disease, and plant care).

**Typical Hours**: 7:00 AM - 5 PM Weekdays, increased/decreased as needed

**Reports To**: Operations Manager

**Compensation**: $30.90 - $41.20/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 problem-solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity
- Transparency
- Strong plant identification
- Knowledge of plant health

**Job Duties**:

- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities of a landscape enhancements crew of 2 to 4 employees
- Conduct on-site 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 7-10 years' experience in the landscape or arboriculture 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 practices
- Speak, read, and write English
- Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled 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 fast-paced 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**: $30.90-$41.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: One location