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: