Landscape Construction Crew Leader: Permanent Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Summer Focus

  • Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites
  • Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls
  • Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites
  • Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skidsteers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills
  • Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems
  • Assist the Landscape Supervisor in planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis.

• Winter Focus

  • Snow Clearing and Ice Management

Skills & Abilities:

• Leadership skills
• Thorough knowledge of different plant, shrub and tree varieties and standard horticultural practices i.e. planting, pruning, fertilizing, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Problem solving
• Committed to self-improvement, including a willingness for further education and training
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs
• Ability to make decisions and work independently
• Eye for detail

Working Conditions:

• Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in inclement weather conditions
• Able to walk, stand and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• During the peak season is willing to work extended hours
• Year Round. Permanent Position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in all facets of landscape construction including paving stone and retaining wall installation, sod, plant material, ponds and irrigation
• Alberta Class 5 drivers licence, a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Landscape Journeyman Certificate Preferred
• Capable of operating equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

Compensation:

Salary, vacation and perks depend on qualifications of the applicant and will be discussed in the interview, but might include:

• Competitive Salary
• Wellness Package
• 2 Weeks Vacation + Time in lieu (work more in the busy season to bank time off in the off-season)
• 3 Flex Days + 2 Sick Days per year
• Many more perks, too many to list!

If you’re interested in this career opportunity with Landscape Plus in Strathmore, send us your resume, references and a cover letter.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.