Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman

Reports to:  ◻ Owner ◻ Operations Manager

Top Of The Landscaping LLC is looking to hire a Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday and ranges to 50 to 65 hours a week. Some Saturdays are required when necessary. You will be responsible for ensuring that work is completed to a high standard and meets client expectations while adhering to safety guidelines.

Summary:

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance foreman will be required to supervise a crew of laborers and operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well as provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity
• Time management

Job Duties:

• The job will require operating a truck of medium size along with a trailer.
• The job involves year-round property maintenance for customers, which includes, but is not limited to, snow plowing, shoveling, ice prevention, spring and fall clean-ups, mulching, trimming, pruning, and other necessary landscape maintenance tasks.
• Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, and perform other lawn care duties 
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Identify and remove weeds in requested areas as needed 
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, Walker mowers, zero turns,  stand on mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, and snow blowers
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily time and service record forms, requests for time off, etc. 
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards 
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in team leadership in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry
• Represent the company to the customers with unmatched industry customer service
• Reliable transportation to and from work everyday
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Capacity to comprehend feedback and adjust accordingly while preserving a professional attitude.
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Class D drivers license
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Dot medical certificate
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer safely and back it up
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Being fluent in more than one language is a plus

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis 
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold 
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
• Able to work a minimum of Monday-Friday. 8-12hrs/day.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to competitive salary, employees may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

•  Holiday Pay/Vacation Pay/PTO (For full-time year-round employee)
•  Medical Insurance Plan (For full-time year-round employee)
• 401K Retirement plan 
•  Full-time year-round work (to the right candidate)
• Opportunity to growth within company
• Class tuition Reimbursement options (For related field)

Compensation:

• Based on experience