Gardening Lead Hand
Reports to : Gardening Crew Leader
Purpose : As a Gardening Lead Hand, you are a talented gardener. You're comfortable taking the lead on smaller projects and know your plants well, from plant ID to pruning requirements.
While maintaining beautiful spaces, you're organized, meticulous, and focused on great customer service.
JOB SUMMARY THE 3R's
Role : Gardening Lead Hand
Responsibility : 1. Project Execution
1. Project Execution
2. Assistant Leadership
3. Quality Workmanship
4. Short Term Planning and 4 4
Result : Hutten & Co. is recognized as an expert in horticulture and garden care, while providing property owners with a high level of detailed, professional and trustworthy care, and exceptional support to the crew leader and company.
METRICS TO MEASURE RESULTS
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DETAIL OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Execution
Assist crew leader with periodic supervision, delegation, coordination and execution of day to day work activities of a small crew of 2-3 people, at times independently
Assist crew leader in the management of safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and / or shop / yard
Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative
Demonstrate continuous growth through personal goal achievement
Demonstrate active participation in regular team meetings
Comply with all company policies and regulations and local health and safety regulations
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
Communicate to customer in polite and courteous manner
Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop / yard areas
Assist and collaborate with the enhancements team where required with :
New plantings and garden expansion
Improvements such as patio repair, cleaning or drainage
Other enhancements approved by Hutten & Co.
2. Assistant Leadership
Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative
Demonstrate continuous growth through personal goal achievement
Demonstrate active participation in regular team meetings
Comply with all company policies and regulations and local health and safety regulations
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
Communicate to customer in polite and courteous manner
3. Quality Workmanship
Demonstrate advanced skill levels in the following :
Edging, spring cleanup of gardens, and mulching
Ongoing garden management, weeding and plant care
Fall cleanup of gardens and turf and winterization
Seasonal and specialized pruning and transplanting
Fertilizing and pest management
Seasonal colour (annuals and container plantings)
Irrigation and lighting maintenance services
Mathematics, site calculations and material quantity take-offs
Operation of all required tools and power equipment
Operation of heavy equipment, including yard loader
Operation of crew truck and trailer
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
4. Short Term Planning and 4 4
Periodically complete and submit required paperwork or electronic logs on a daily basis as required, including daily site meetings, planning reports, attendance / time keeping, 4 4 etc.
BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS
You value the Hutten Philosophy
You're a great communicator
You're detail oriented and organized
You can lead others
You're great with customer service
You embrace meeting deadlines
You work smart, in strenuous conditions
TECHNICAL SKILLS
You have 3 year's gardening experience
You're strong in plant identification and care, including pruning, and cultural care
You are skilled with manual and power garden tools
You can read and understand landscape plans
You have a valid license
You are able to use a smartphone for communication and reporting
Horticulture diploma or certificate an asset 
