HARDSCAPE FOREMAN FOR VAUGHAN

Location

Woodbridge, ON | Canada

Job description

WE ARE GROWING AND LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR TEAM.  ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HARDSCAPE?  DO YOU LOVE TO LEAD A TEAM?

Core Capabilities:

▪ Customer and quality focus

▪ Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

▪ Team work

▪ Excellent problem solving abilities

▪ Responsibility and dependability

▪ Ethics and integrity

Summary:

The Hardscape Foreman is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of landscape

construction and maintenance projects.

Job Duties:

• Manage the execution of hardscape construction projects, planning labor requirements,

equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of

job(s) within project deadlines

• Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day work activities of a landscape

construction crew of 3 to 5 employees

• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of

landscape constructions

• Participate in recruitment activities by conducting secondary interviews with potential

job candidates

• Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which

cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures

• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws,

jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.

• Construct walkways, walls, fences, decks, posts, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections,

lubricating, and cleaning on a regular basis

• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to

delegate/complete work activities

• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site

meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking,

time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.

• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks,

trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas

• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all

crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards

• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at

shop/yard and on jobsites

• Employee training
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete

various landscape/construction practices

• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment,

and materials

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and

cold

• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

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