Landscape Technician

**About**:
I start landscaping when I was 17 years old & continued to do so every summer until I completed my university degree. It’s been over 15 years since then. The accrued client base & experience lead to what became the officially registered (& insured) business known as Mindscape Landscapes®.

The business initially operated on small projects but increasingly larger projects became more common and eventually lead to the purchase of a small maintenance company in 2022.

Presently, in 2025, the website will be published for the public, the first producer (sales representative) is hired, a software will be implemented for the first time to improve the level of organization as the company is streamlined in preparation for future plans of scaling. As of 2025, the 3 main branches of the services we do are: Lawn Maintenance, Restoration projects and Landscaping projects.

The highest principle of the company is Trust which takes the form of respect, integrity, & authenticity - beginning with self-awareness & honesty with one’s self. Authenticity & honesty that begins at the self, will lead to authenticity in all else, including with others, & in all work one does. On this journey of discovering self-authenticity, we get the opportunity to work outdoors & to be in the company of others who are at different stages of the same journey we are on.

**Position**:
Full Time Restoration Foreman (i.e. Harvester)

The landscaping foreman will conduct 3 types of restoration projects. The first type of restoration is on wood surfaces such as fences and decks. The second type of restoration is on interlocking and concrete. The third type of restoration is on yards and garden-beds. Each type of restoration can be broken down into three main phases: the set-up phase, the preparation phase, and the installation phase. The landscaping foreman may or may not have an assistant depending on the schedule and size of the project. Organizational skills and attention to detail are imperative for project to be completed safely, with efficient use of resources and in a timely manner.

**Pay**:
Year 1: 50% of total wage.

Year 2: 60% of total wage.

Year 3: 70% of total wage.

Year 4: 80% of total wage.

Year 5: 100% of total wage.

**Specific Role Qualifications and Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to**:
1. Engaging with team members from the start of the project to project completion while simultaneously supervising the team throughout the process.

2. Has valid G-class drivers licence or above.

3. Proficient in the use of basic tools such as level, hammers, drills, crowbar, shovel, pruner, root cutter, wheelbarrow etc.

4. Proficient is the use of the following safely & efficiently:

- Pressure washer
- Sander
- Blower
- Trimmer/Weed Wacker
- Edger
- Hedger
- Chainsaw
- Telescopic chainsaw
- Concrete Saw
- Stone Saw
- Compacter proficiently (with and without rubber pad)
- Circle Saw
- Table Wood-Saw
- Table Concrete-Saw
- Reciprocating Saw
- 2-man Auger
- Grinder (including changing the blade to cut different materials)

6. Able to accurately measure concrete and stone to meet required dimensions.

7. Able to accurately cut concrete and stone to meet required dimensions.

8. Able to install and level interlocking.

9. Able to mix and pour concrete.

11. Able to install fences.

12. Able to install sod proficiently.

13. Able to read designs, blueprints and Ontario One-Call surveys.

14. Performs routine checkups and maintenance on vehicles and tools, for example, adding chain oil to chain saw.

15. Able to prepare and maintain stock of resources needed to complete projects as planned on the schedule. For example, trimmer string precut to desired length, oil-gas premixed, vehicle and equipment wiped down, maintaining vehicle and equipment fuel-level etc.

16. Maintaining truck, vehicles and equipment in good condition to mitigate any risk of equipment malfunction and to ensure maximum longevity of all vehicles and tools.

17. Advise owner or admin of any maintenance that needs to be done well in advance to ensure no work-time is lost due to inefficiency of vehicles or tools.

19. Keeping foresight and communicating any expected shortage of supplies and materials to owner in a timely manner. This is to mitigate any project delays.

20. Ensuring all team members are correctly using all PPE’s (Personal protective equipment), and following all safety procedures when carrying out any given project.

21. Ensuring team members are working efficiently as well as taking their designated breaks.

22. Ensuring team members are following Mindscape Landscape’s Employment Policy (Rules and Regulations).

23. To take initiative and be proactive in the hiring process to hire new team member for the maintenance team. This may be necessary if more assistance is needed or if one of the team members can no longer perform on the team.

24. Be confidents in asking for extra assistance if needed.

25. Make all team members feel welcome while wor