landscaping supervisor

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Foreperson 1 - Grounds Maintenance

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Employer details City of Burnaby

Job details

Foreperson 1 - Grounds MaintenanceCompetition No: 2025-181Duration: Regular Full TimeSalary: $6,275 - 6,536 - 6,807 - 7,086/month (2024 Rates)Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMSpecial Notes: Subject to Note ?H? of Schedule ?B? of the CUPE 23 Foreperson?s Division Collective AgreementLast Updated: 6/16/25This position works in the Grounds Maintenance - Grass organizational unit. This is supervisory work in the planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and as required, participating in the work of one or more crews of subordinates engaged in a variety of Parks grounds maintenance and minor construction tasks. Considerable independence of judgement and action are exercised in the day-to-day utilization of personnel and grass division equipment (e.g., 3/4 ton trucks, tractors & related Grass Division implements, front end loaders, riding mowers, 2 ton dump and garbage trucks, trailers etc.). Assists in the preparation of preliminary budget estimates and monitors actual expenditures and advises a supervisor of any anticipated problems. Motivates, allocates, and disciplines members of crews, ensures safety of crews and public by advising and enforcing observance of accident prevention methods and precautions. Trains Parks staff in the safe operation of mobile equipment. Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports. Matters of a more complex or policy nature are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance on the basis of conformance to established standards. Performs related work as required.Qualifications include completion of Grade 12, preferably supplemented by training or courses related to the work plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and equipment used in parks grass grounds maintenance; as well as the hazards and safety precautions applicable to grass maintenance work. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of subordinate crews. Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports related to the work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the public. Skill in the use and care of equipment, materials and vehicles used in the work. The successful candidate will be required to accept standby and call-out work as required by the department. A Driver?s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.Please apply online by June 25, 2025. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contactedApply to this positionEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERVisit us at www.burnaby.ca