Lead Landscaper
at Boardwalk

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Ensure the health, comfort and safety of our Customers

Ensure daily communication with all site Associates

Ensure site cleanliness, by picking up all garbage and pet waste around the site and assisting at other sites as required

Remove heavy furniture, garbage and appliances from suites and around site as required

Complete Customer Request's For Maintenance (CRFM's) as required

Snow and ice removal, sanding and salting, completion of snow and ice removal logs

Lawns; cut, trimmed, watered, edged, and free of weeds

Applying weed killer and fertilizer as required

Ensure all trees, hedges, and flowerbeds are free of weeds and trimmed and dead trees are removed

Removal of flower beds and shrubs that are unsightly or not possible to maintain effectively

Parking lots: sweep, wash, lines and keep all catch basins clear of foreign debris

Fences: repaired and/or stained as necessary

Building exterior: eves cleared, siding, lights working, signage clean and visible

Spring clean-up: hazard line painting, irrigation start-up, power washing, planting, filling potholes, etc. as determined by the spring landscaping plan

Fall clean-up: leaf removal, close off (blow out) irrigation; winterize gardens and beds, trees trimmed, etc.

Painting halls, suites, parkades & other areas as assigned by the Area Coordinator

Ensure contractors arrive as per scheduled timelines and complete their work as per the conditions of contract

Ensure proper and accurate inventory management

Complete other tasks assigned by the Area Coordinator

Flexible on-call hours required between the hours of 5 am through 10 pm (including weekends)

Lead a crew of Landscaping Associates, planning workloads and organizing team projects

Oversee and participate in all aspects of the Landscaping Associate duties

Assist in training new Landscaping Associates and providing guidance to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently

Liaise with the Area Coordinator to provide updates on the condition of the sites and report any needs or concerns pertaining to the sites and the Associates

Responsible for transporting equipment and Associates to various sites as required

Ensure equipment is fueled and in good operating condition

Ensure that the Associates are motivated to maintain a clean and organized workplace, including the equipment sheds

Experience and Educational Requirements:

2 years Landscaping Service experience preferred

Small engine repair training or certification an asset

Professional training and experience in all aspects of equipment operation, lawn maintenance and winter landscaping responsibility

Technical Requirements:

Working knowledge of English both verbal and written

Driver's license required with ability to drive truck with trailer

Ability to operate a Bobcat and train others to do so in a safe manner

Ability to effectively drive a ¾ ton (4 x 4) Supercab truck with a trailer (up to 20 feet in length) – subject to successful driving test

Ability to operate smaller equipment including sweepers, lawn mowers, snow blowers and small tractors

Familiarity with computer tablets is an asset

Non-Technical Requirements:

Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service

Dedicated to building better communities for all our Customers and surrounding communities

Ability to take responsibility for all actions and decisions and to follow through

Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Strong planning and organizational skills coupled with ability to multi-task and prioritize

Excellent time-management skills

Ability to work independently (self managed) and with other Associates in a team environment

Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and be flexible in nature

Displays a high level of initiative and commitment to success (striving toward Boardwalk's mission statement)

Demonstrates a positive attitude, enthusiasm and assertiveness

Ability to spend up to eight hours walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting 

Ability to maneuver up to 90kg with the proper equipment

Boardwalk provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hrontario@bwalk.com