Landscape Foreman/Woman

Company Description

Horlings Garden Centre - a reputable greenhouse garden centre located in Peterborough offering greenhouse, nursery, landscaping, flower and gardening services. Spread over 5 acres, Horlings garden center offers a wide range of trees, shrubs and flowers for all seasons. With onsite horticulturist and gardening experts, the Horlings Garden Centre is reputed for its quality, services and trust. Please visit us at horlingsgarden.com for more details.

Landscaping is about more than just making a yard beautiful. Landscape design is about transforming your yard into beautiful retreat while minimizing the impact human activities have on the plants and the environment in your yard. While adding plants can significantly improve the look of your yard, the true value of landscape design lies beyond aesthetic improvements.

Our team is more than capable of drawing something up for you and we love to collaborate and make ideas come to life.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-driven and detail oriented individual with great ability to multitask and prioritize. The foreman/woman is responsible for installation and management of landscape and hardscape projects with great precision and business minded efficiency. Must communicate well with all crew members, supervisors, and clientele. A valid G driver's license with a clean driving record is required. Hired applicant will be paid competitively based on experience and be responsible for:

• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times
• Supervise and manage landscape crew
• Ensure that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment
• Ensuring projects are properly completed in a timely manner.
• Overseeing and directing the crew.
• Working with then Landscape Manager to finalize details of landscape.
• Directing crew on site and leading them through tasks and projects.
• Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and any broken or missing equipment is fixed or replaced.
• Updating the Landscape Manager on projects progress throughout the day.
• Troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Keeping project on schedule and in budget.
• Keeping the Landscape Manager informed of any relevant customers communications/issues.
• Managing multiple install jobs and work orders at the same time.
• Maintaining the valuable reputation that Horlings Garden Centre has held/maintained

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have:

• Knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape and softscape applications
• Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens and trees; identification and cultural requirements
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast paced and fun environment
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management, punctual with ability to prioritize
• Management experience
• Landscape management experience
• Construction experience
• Expected to have knowledge in general construction aspects ranging from planting, concrete and carpentry
• Project management experience
• Customer service experience and knowledge
• Ability to maintain high expectations and standards within your crew
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and in a working/ready state
• Ability to work Monday - Friday

Additional Information

Seasonal positions available.

This position is a temporary contract with the potential of an opportunity for permanent employment in the future.