Landscape Lead Hand St Catharines (St. Catharines)

Thrive Creations is a high-end landscaping company based in Pelham, ON. We perform both construction and maintenance services in the Niagara Region. Our focus is on quality and great customer service. We also focus on creating a work environment where our employees enjoy coming to work. We are currently seeking a lead hand with a excellent work ethic and a character that fits Thrive Creations' company culture. Previous experience is necessary for this position. Thrive Creations takes pride in investing in its employees and growing individuals who desire to learn. Horticulture schooling during January through March is strongly encouraged for those without their horticulture license and we will work with an individual who desires to grow their knowledge in this way. Thrive Creations loves to promote from within so labourers will be encouraged to grow inside of the company and work their way up. This is a full-time position. We keep our employees busy during the winter with snow removal if they are not enrolled in Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship. Projects will include plantings, garden work, interlock patios, decks, fences, garden redos, lawn mainenance etc. Lead hands have the oppurtunity to grow into a foreman position. Summary: A landscape lead hand would be responsible for working under a crew foreperson on construction jobs and assisting on a variety of landscape projects Typical Hours: 7 AM – 5:30 PM with some flexibility during busier or slower times; weekdays only Compensation: $18 to $25/hr, depending on experience and with a lot of potential to increase Job Duties: Reporting to the foreperson and performing such duties as determined by the job After in office training, operating equipment such as compact utility loaders, skid steers, and/or mini excavators Using hand and power tools with the required safety gear Following all company policies and guidelines Required: Must provide own transportation to the shop located in Pelham Lifting loads of 50 lbs or more may be needed and is a requirement for the job Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Job Types: Full time, Permanent Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour Education: Secondary School (preferred) Experience: Construction: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p5hnn