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supervisor, horticulture workers
With some duties as an irrigation technician - installation and maintenance
Posted on May 21, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Way to Grow Irrigation & Muskoka Outdoor Lighting
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Residential. Commercial facility. Residential/client's home. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Hire, supervise and schedule staff. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property. Schedule events, programs and activities. Schedule work. Plan and direct grounds maintenance. Plan and estimate labour and materials. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Maintain work records and logs. Tender and administer contracts. 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. Utilize hand and power tools. Troubleshoot and locate faults. Supervise staff. Read blueprint, schemas and drawings. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Monitor progress and cost of work for property owners. Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Establish methods to meet work schedules. Determine layout and installation procedures. Design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations. Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies. Write daily basic progress reports. Requisition materials and supplies. Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems. Supervise daily activities of floorhands, labourers and helpers . Repair and service exterior prefabricated products. Install exterior prefabricated products. Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Supervision: 5-10 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Skidsteer. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Automated irrigation system. Equipment, eystems and controls experience: Lighting system. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Irrigation and drainage. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Area of specialization: Design. Landscape construction. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Own vehicle. Vehicle supplied by employer. Drive manual transmission vehicle. 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. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Screening questions: Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits.- Location345 Ecclestone Drive suite 1070Bracebridge, ONP1L 1R1
- Workplace information On the road
- Salary$38.00 to $45.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 44 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date: 2025-11-01
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3298542
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Residential
- Commercial facility
- Residential/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
- Schedule events, programs and activities
- Schedule work
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Tender and administer contracts
- 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
- Utilize hand and power tools
- Troubleshoot and locate faults
- Supervise staff
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Monitor progress and cost of work for property owners
- Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Establish methods to meet work schedules
- Determine layout and installation procedures
- Design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations
- Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Supervise daily activities of floorhands, labourers and helpers
- Repair and service exterior prefabricated products
- Install exterior prefabricated products
- Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Skidsteer
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Automated irrigation system
Equipment, eystems and controls experience
- Lighting system
Area of work experience
- Snow removal
- Irrigation and drainage
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Area of specialization
- Design
- Landscape construction
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
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
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-07-16
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