About Trim Landscaping!
Trim Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company that provides commercial and large-scale high-end residential landscaping services in Nova Scotia and PEI. We are continually growing and are looking to add a Lead Hand to our team in Charlottetown! We have completed many of the premier landscape projects in Nova Scotia including Argyle Street and Spring Garden Road, Queen's Marque,Peggy Cove's Viewing Deck, and MYSA Nordic Spa in PEI. Check out Trim Landscaping to learn more!
WHY Trim Landscaping?!
- 30% of the staff were promoted in the previous year.
- Free training and certification courses for advancement in the career.
- Cross-functional program in various fields of Landscape construction.
- Orientation program to learn about the culture, vision, and job duties involved with the Job.
- Feel proud with a company uniform and a free bag packed with essentials for your day-to-day activities at work!
- Our working days are Monday to Friday, Occasionally Saturday.
Perks of joining Trim Landscaping:
- Competitive Hourly Compensation (experience-based).
- Comprehensive benefits package Dental and Health. We want our employees to stay healthy!
- 2 Weeks Vacation!
- RRSP matching program after 6 months
- Overtime pay, we appreciate your hard work!
- Paid lunch breaks
- Company truck with fuel card
- Company phone plan
Your day at Trim Landscaping:
We are seeking a hard-working and reliable Lead hand to join our PEI team. You will participate in a variety of construction projects and follow construction plans and instructions from the Operations Manager and General Manager. You will lead your team in the start up of projects. On any given day, you will be in charge of demo, excavation, drainage and rough grading for all landscape projects which could be pools, retaining walls, sidewalks, foundations, topsoil & sod/hydroseed any much more!
Responsibilities:
- Instruct employees in proper work methods and standards; monitor crew work quality; ensure adherence to time schedules and safe work practices,
- Safety – Wear appropriate PPE for the job, report accidents and near misses, participate in safety briefings
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills
- Show up on time with a positive attitude, ready, willing, and capable of working for the day.
- Assign daily tasks to crew members to complete weekly goals. (Given by Operations manager)
- Perform labor-intensive tasks
- Complete all necessary paperwork, meetings & administration daily
- Morning huddles
- Timesheets with notes, pictures, correct times & correct jobsite tasks
- Toolbox Talks on weekly basis
- T&M sheets with labor, equipment & materials
- Being organized for the week to stay ahead of your team.
- Order and/or coordinate daily materials or products that are needed.
Job Requirements:
- High school graduation required; associate's degree preferred.
- Four years of relevant experience is required with two years in a supervisory capacity preferred
- Able to read and understand blueprints or design specifications
- Understand and use of a laser level
- Able to layout a project and bring materials to final grades
- Condition 15 (trailer license - considered an asset)
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.