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Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dangerous. At heights. Hot. Tasks: Plan and direct grounds maintenance. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Maintain work records and logs. Read blueprints and drawings. Repair and maintain equipment. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers. Establish work schedules and procedures. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification. Equipment and machinery experience: Backhoe. Chain saw. Forklift. Front end loader. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Tractor. Tractor mower. Area of specialization: Interior landscaping. Lawn care. Grounds maintenance. Landscape construction. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Bonus. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available.