Job Title:

Enhancement Crew Lead

Main Purpose of Job:

Enhancement crew leads create and enhance beautiful outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients.

Wild Ridge Landscapes is an award-winning, mid-sized landscape company looking to add a Construction Crew Lead to our team. Our Construction Leads create beautiful outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients.

Our landscape construction teams work together to craft stunning outdoor spaces. As an organization, we have an intentional focus on growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a beautiful and lasting impression on our city.

We Offer:

• RRSP program and Health Spending Account
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Professional development and training
• Excellent team environment with supportive management
• 45-50 hours per week with weekly pay (April to December) with some flexibility
• Opportunities to work year-round

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Core Values of Wild Ridge Landscapes: Relationships, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, and Creativity
• Responsible for executing landscape enhancements project installations such as planting, pruning, mulching, amending soil, grading, and sodding
• Installing trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and commercial planting (large scale)
• Removal of weeds and plant material in small and large scale garden renovations
• Read and interpret landscape designs and plans to ensure work is completed to specification
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with spring clean-ups, and leaf, litter and debris clean-up in fall
• Ensure job sites are clean, safe, and organized throughout project duration.
• Communicate effectively with clients on-site when needed and address questions professionally
• Responsibility includes supervision of other crew members and delegating tasks to ensure timely project completion
• Using Wild Ridge software for tracking hours and completing health and safety forms etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in landscaping, preferably with enhancement or installation projects.
• Knowledge and identification of tree and plant care. Landscaping or horticultural certification is an asset.
• Full G license with clean abstract, truck and trailer experience is an asset
• Heavy lifting is a requirement and key part of the job
• Willingness to work in all types of weather (rain, cold and hot temperatures)
• Willingness to accommodate irregular work schedules (some shifts may run long, or Saturday work may be required)

Working Conditions:

• In early spring and late fall enhancement crews may be asked to work in cold weather temperatures where they need to dress warmly.
• In mid summer enhancement crews may be asked to work in hot weather temperatures and need to drink plenty of fluids, be responsible about sunscreen use, wear hats and ensure they take appropriate breaks.
• In all seasons, enhancement crews need to be prepared to be asked to work in rainy conditions and to bring appropriate gear such as rain jackets.
• Enhancement crews can expect to occasionally be exposed to chemicals such as gasoline and lubricants.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact [email protected], or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our company website athttps://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers, or send your resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.