Company Description
Fleischauer Brothers Landscaping LTD has been involved in the installation of mid-high end residential, commercial, and municipal landscape construction projects for over 40 years. Our rapidly growing company is in search of a highly knowledgeable and experienced construction foreperson to join our team. We offer a wide variety of services including landscape maintenance, landscape construction, landscape design, and winter maintenance. We are incredibly excited about the trajectory of our organization, and hope to find an individual that will become an integral member of our construction divisions continued success for years to come.
Landscape Construction Foreperson Description
A successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the landscape construction industry, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial, supervisory, or progressively demanding position. The landscape construction foreperson is responsible for overseeing the installation of a variety of hardscape projects from inception to completion. These projects may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Natural and prefabricated interlock driveways, patios, walkways, etc.
- Broomed, stamped, and exposed aggregate concrete driveways, patios, walkways, steps, etc.
- Natural and prefabricated retaining walls
- Natural and prefabricated steps
- Grading and earthworks
- Drainage infrastructure
- Outdoor kitchens
- Waterfall features
- Lighting features
- Natural and gas fire pits
- Plant material
- Sodding
- Seeding
- Decks
- Fences
- Pergolas
- Sheds
Landscape Construction Foreperson Duties
A successful applicant will be required to complete the following duties with a high degree of effectiveness and efficiency in order to ensure their team has a successful season. The potential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manage the execution of various landscape construction projects in accordance with predetermined quality control standards and timelines
- Read and interpret informal and formal blueprints, engineered schematics, and specifications to ensure an incredibly accurate installation
- Operate all applicable equipment with a high degree of efficiency
- Manage health and safety standards both on and off the job site
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day activities of 2 – 4 team members
- Delegate daily project tasks to the appropriate team members based on a variety of skill sets
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, trailers, and vehicles
- Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis including timesheets, material purchasing, vehicle, trailer, and machine inspections, incident reports, etc.
- Comply with all company regulations, policies, procedures, and expectations
Equipment and Machinery Experience
A successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with the following pieces of equipment and machinery:
- 1 ton to 5 ton trucks accompanied by an open, enclosed, or dump trailer
- Compact and full size front end loader
- Compact and full size excavator
- Compact and full size skid steer
- Compaction equipment
- Quick cut stone saw
- Laser levelling equipment
- Grading and elevation equipment
- Handheld power and manual tools
- A variety of carpentry equipment
Core Capabilities and Characteristics
A successful applicant will display a diverse skillset that includes, but is not limited to the following characteristic traits:
- Laise between multiple stakeholders on a project
- High degree of integrity towards quality of work
- Personable with basic customer service competencies
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong moral compass and general work ethic
- Timely, punctual, responsible, and dependable
- Transparent, honest, organized, and adaptable
- Motivational and leads confidently by example
- Manages stress with a high degree of proficiency
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Clear understanding of dimensions, measurements, angles, grades, elevations, etc.
- Ability to view, interpret, and execute a wide variety of architectural designs
- Ability to install a wide variety of landscape construction projects with zero external assistance
Education and Certifications
- Post-secondary education in an applicable discipline, and/or an equivalent combination of secondary school education and acquired work experience
- A valid government issued G license with a clean driving abstract
- A clean criminal record check
- AZ and/or DZ licences would be considered an asset
- Heavy equipment operator certification would be considered an asset
- Working at heights certification would be considered an asset
- Health and safety and first aid training would be considered an asset
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes, but is not limited to the following:
- A competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Performance based and seasonal incentives
- Training and development reimbursement
- Education reimbursement
- Company vehicle
- Company gatherings
- Flexible vacation time
Accessibility Declaration
Fleischauer Brothers Landscaping is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those who require special accommodation. Should you require any sort of accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We would like to personally thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, we will only be contacting individuals that have been selected to continue the application process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
