Landscaper – Lead Hand

Landscaper – Lead Hand

Employer
:
Landform Inc.

Business Address
: 2619 7th Ave NE Calgary AB T2A 2L9

Job Location
:
Various locations in the Calgary, AB area. Employer provides company vehicle to go to work sites.

Wage: $29.81-$31/hour (based on skills and experience, Salary increases as per company policy)

Employment terms and conditions
:
Seasonal, Full-time, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend

Weekly hours of work
: 40 to 72 in summer and 30 to 40 in winter (weekly hours are weather-dependent)

Vacancies
: 3

Anticipated start date
:
Spring 2027 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Benefits

• Health care plan, Vision Care and Dental plan after 2 years
• Parking
• Snow removal premium: 1.5× the base hourly wage for all hours worked on snow removal

Job requirements

Language
:
Basic English

Experience
: 3 years of landscaping experience

Worksite environment
:
Outdoors, All weather conditions

Work setting
:
Landscape contractor

Area of work experience
:
Landscaping, Snow removal

Landscaping experience
:
Commercial and/or industrial construction, Residential projects, Parks & recreation sites, Sports field

Own tools/equipment
:
Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves

Work conditions and physical capabilities
:
Able to work long hours (8-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week), Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight Handling
:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability
:
Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Punctuality

Requirement
:
Must be able and willing to obtain a valid driver's license before commencing employment

Duties

• Supervise and assist the Foreman in all aspects of site and crew management, such as time tracking, scheduling, safety monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the Foreman to determine staffing, tools, equipment, and material requirements for project completion.
• Occasionally take responsibility for the Foreman role.
• Estimate costs.
• Create and manage lists for trucking, organize deliveries, and ensure accurate site layout and measurements.
• Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• Plant and move trees.
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting with treatment solutions.
• Read, scale, and interpret blueprints, survey stakes, and data, and use specialized equipment such as lasers, Zip Level, and Rover to shoot grades and layout points accurately.
• Operate skid steers.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.) to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the layout of construction trailers and proficiency in independently operating all small tools.
• Prioritize machine warm-up, inspect attachments for damage, and operate landscaping machinery safely while maintaining cleanliness.
• Securely load equipment considering weight limits and material quantity, check trailer lights and brakes, and remain aware of surroundings.
• Understand equipment limitations, prepare necessary tools and attachments, and know when to hand-dig or avoid proximity to walls and utilities.
• Proficiently and safely operate snow removal equipment, including ATVs, skid loaders, and other relevant machinery.
• Apply ice melt products and perform snow removal tasks while maintaining a clean and safe job site and ensuring no damage to existing landscapes or properties.
• Understand and follow the Landform Safety Program.
• Be equipped and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of tools and trailers, report broken tools and equipment, and follow flag-out procedures and safety protocols.
• Report any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Perform tasks unsupervised with efficiency and high quality.

Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.