Landscape Construction Lead Hand

2 weeks ago

KitchenerWaterloo, Canada Ghent Landscape Full time

Ghent Landscape is currently looking for a Lead Hand to join our commercial landscape construction division. Suitable team members are motivated individuals that enjoy working outdoors on a daily basis and are comfortable in the operation of various landscape construction equipment and tools. Year round employment is available as a member of our winter maintenance team. Full-time work available immediately.

**Salary**:$25-$30/hr, dependent on experience

**Benefits**:Available after probationary period, RRSP matching available after 1 year

**Responsibilities**
- Assist with leading a landscape crew to complete onsite tasks
- Assist with retaining walls, interlock patios, excavations and various other hardscape or earthworks projects
- Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators and loaders
- Interact with clients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
- Communicate with supervisor to ensure job satisfaction is achieved
- Ensure compliance with company health and safety training and reporting requirements
- Required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Responsible to provide own CSA approved safety boots
- Must be willing to work 40-55 hours per week and some weekends depending on work load
- Other duties will be assigned as required

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- 2-3 years of prior experience in landscape construction is required
- Experience with various heavy equipment used in landscape construction is preferred
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings
- Previous leadership experience is a strong asset
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Must be safety conscious
- Skill to troubleshoot solutions when problems arise
- Must be punctual and personable
- Must obtain WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Awareness training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 55 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- landscape construction: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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