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Landscape Construction Crew Lead

Landscape Construction Crew Lead

Murray's Landscape ServicesPortugal Cove, NL, CA
17 days ago
Salary
CA$52,000.00–CA$70,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Landscape Crew Leader General

DUTIES :

The landscape crew leader is responsible to carry out a range of landscape related work including but not limited to :

  • Performing all aspects of landscape construction related work including but not limited to :
  • Site excavation
  • Grading
  • Installation of soil, sod, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, mulch, and other garden elements.
  • Installing pavers, modular block, natural rock and carpentry garden elements.
  • Assisting in estimating equipment, materials, and labor for jobs. This includes calculating required materials, major equipment and labor inputs based on field measurements and plans. Person will be required to calculate volumes, set grades and determine quantities of materials as well as determine the type, time and scheduling for equipment use.  Person will need to be able to determine the number of people and man-hours needed to complete different components of a project.
  • Working with and assisting other crews with the installation of plantings, stone / brick features, carpentry related projects, electrical, plumbing, etc.
  • Performing initial site visits.
  • Conducting Pre Job Hazard Assessments.
  • Co-ordinate the ordering and staging of materials with the Supervisors.
  • Completing the Daily Worksheet of equipment, materials and labor used.
  • Ensure the company Safety Program is followed and all job procedures comply with all laws, and regulations (i.e. National Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety, etc.).
  • Represent the company with the customer while on site and be able to communicate customer concerns to the Supervisors.
  • On a daily basis ensure that the job site has been properly cleaned up, excess materials are returned to the supplier or inventory.
  • Prior to the completion of a job arrange with the Supervisor for a final inspection of the site to ensure all work has been completed satisfactorily.

SKILLS :

  • Speak, read, and write English.
  • Interpret and implement landscape plans.
  • Prepare estimates of materials, equipment and labour for tasks.
  • Ability to perform all aspects of landscape construction related work including but not limited to site excavation, grading, and installation of soil, sod, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, mulch, and other garden elements.
  • Operate bobcat, mini excavator, tractor, and forklift.
  • Operate various small engine equipment used in landscape construction such as : sod cutter, chainsaw, cutoff saw, etc.
  • Safely load, unload and transport a flat bed trailer.
  • Knowledge of plants commonly used in landscape construction.
  • Calculating and installing appropriate types and amounts of fertilizer and limestone.
  • Excellent record keeping and communication skills.
  • The ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage a crew and worksite so it runs efficiently

    • Requirements

    EDUCATION / TRAINING :

  • Completion of high school.
  • 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
  • Previous experience running and managing a crew.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid First Aid Training