Lead Hand
Lead Hand
Job Summary:
Landscape construction Lead Hands are responsible for contributing to the construction of landscape projects and take direction from Site Foreman.
Yard/Administration
- Keep vehicles, trailers and tools clean, in working order and organized at the end of every day.
- Ensure that any damaged, lost or stolen tools or equipment are reported to the Manager and that any broken equipment is tagged
- In all aspects of work participate within a culture that emphasizes company values and team work.
In Field
- Follow direction from the Site Foreman
- Supervise, direct, lead and train general construction labourers under your direction
- Be familiar with contract requirements of each project you are working on
- Manage time spent on sites and meet or exceed project time budgets
- Complete all paperwork required by Management
- Operate Levels, stone saws, wood production equipment, bobcats, excavators etc.
- Follow designs of construction projects
- Ensure that projects are up the Renaissance Landscape Group standard of excellence
- Project a positive company image by acting professionally at all times, on or off client properties
- Follow and enforce with other employees and subcontractors all company policies and procedures including Health & Safety Policy
Job Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years experience as a lead hand
- Valid and clean driver's license abstract
- Work well both individually and within a team environment
- Have good oral and written communication skills, job task planning and organization
- Complete all paperwork required by Management
- Adhere to company uniform policy to reflect a neat and professional image.
- Willingness and available for continuous learning.
- Some heavy lifting/labour may be required (>100 lbs.).
- Willingness to work extended hours during busy periods.