Lead Maintenance Foreman

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Management Responsibilities Assist Production Manager in oversight of lawn crew operations, routing, and logistics Manage and Oversee personnel during winter hours with a focus on reducing non billable time and maximizing efficiency Assist with managing snow removal operations Assist with covering for Maintenance Production Manager during scheduled time off Manage snow removal operations during Zero Tolerance and sidewalk only events Assist Production Manager create and implement processes that maintain and improve gross profit through efficiencies Manage equipment and staff amongst crews to complete lawn care jobs Identify equipment repair and new equipment needs and communicate to Maintenance Production Manager Assist with developing and tracking safety training programs for maintenance staff and ensures all team members are properly trained to operate any equipment they may be required to operate Enforce policies restricting team members from operating equipment they have not been properly trained to operate Oversee the quality control process and hold Maintenance Foremen and Technicians accountable for implementation Address problematic situations and devise solutions to arrive at best outcomes for the organization Identify and document issues using 503s and Performance Improvement Plans Work alongside crews as needed to identify root cause of problems Assist Maintenance Production Manager supervise the work of professionals within maintenance department to include recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, mentoring, skill development, skill utilization, retention and promotion Work with Foremen to provide 60-day reviews for all new hires Manage and oversee general policy compliance within the lawn crews and maintenance division Promote communication and cooperation between lawn crews and specialists to create a spirit of unity in the division Drive the culture from the top Perform other related duties to benefit the vision and growth of the company Attend weekly 1-on-1 meeting with Maintenance Production Manager Project Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day crew tasks including but not limited to lawn mowing, power raking, landscape bed maintenance, spring and fall cleanups, fall leaf removal, and other lawn and landscape maintenance tasks. Oversee your maintenance crew, making sure they are on track and being productive Communicate with clients in a professional manner. Use knowledge of turf grass and landscape industry to inform and educate clients. Able to use outdoor maintenance and power equipment, variety of hand tools, and legally operate a motor vehicle. Willingness to work as part of a team or alone, in all weather conditions. Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor on a daily basis. Personal Responsibilities Assess what needs to be done on the routed sites each day. Set goals for your crew each day. Hold crew accountable for their productivity. Keep production manager/account manager informed regarding crew member productivity and efficiency. Acknowledge and solve personnel issues amongst crew members Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing. Follow uniform policy and all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook. Hold crew members accountable for following policies. Hold crew members accountable for being on time to work, and doing their respective duties. Hold crew members accountable for the way they treat company property. Mandate a hour lunch and (2) ten-minute breaks when time allows. General Responsibilities Put in the hours necessary to make sure the job is getting done on time including weekend and holidays if necessary. Assist in maintaining all Weller Brothers equipment. Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company. Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission. Snow Removal REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Work and communicate professionally with customers and team members. Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong ability to work independently with little direction Ability to prioritize and multitask Excellent time management skills Collaborative, positive attitude with eagerness to learn and assist where needed Lead by example Manage and train new team members Proficient computer knowledge Valid drivers license and clean driving record EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Must be at least 18 years old 2-5 years lawncare experience 2-5 years leadership experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+hour day. Sedentary work: Lifting up to 10#; occasionally lifting or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Work essentially involves sitting and is considered sedentary if only a small amount of walking and standing is necessary to carry out duties. Light work: Lifting up to 20#, frequently lifting of carrying objects up to 10#. Work is classified light if it requires walking or standing to a significant degree (regardless of weight lifted) or involves sitting most of the time with a degree or pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. Light medium work: Lifting up to 30#; frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20#. Medium work: Lifting up to 50#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25#. Light heavy work: Lifting up to 80#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 45#. X Heavy work: Lifting up to 100#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80#. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time exempt position. Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business. COMPENSATION AND AVAILABLE BENEFITS Benefits Available at Start of Employment Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Positive and Motivated Work Environment Benefits Available after 60 Days of Service Health Insurance Available Dental Insurance Available Vision Insurance Available Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Benefits Available After 6 Months of Service Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave 401K with Company Match Up to 4%