Summary

The Landscape Foreman is responsible for installation and management of landscape and hardscape projects. The foreman is responsible for completing landscape and hardscape installations with great precision and business minded efficiency

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct activities on the job site, they include but are not limited to:

coordinating workflow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery.

• Manage personnel effectively and efficiently.

• Communicating production goals with crew members and clients.

• Monitor all tools, equipment, and machinery for needed maintenance.

• Track and record all job expenses, including but not exclusively materials and hours worked.

 • Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times.

 • Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and manages landscape crew.

• Ensures that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment

 • Ensures that all installation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.

 • Ensures that all equipment safely and maintenance procedures are followed.

• Interacts with clientele in order to help ensure job satisfaction.

• Supervises all crew members during the performance of all assigned work.

 • Leads by example.

• Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day.

 • Follows directions from supervisor.

 • Ensures that all safety rules and company safety policies are adhered to.

 • Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor, and clientele. • Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility.

 • Monitors all tools equipment and machinery for needed maintenance.

 • Track and record all job expenses and hours worked accurately.

• Maintain a clean and safe job site.

• Trains crew members the development in the best practices of installation in company standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1 years (3 years preferred) experience

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Commercial Driver’s License (preferred) and reputable driving record

• Proficient heavy equipment operating skills including front end loaders, mini-excavators, and skid steer machinery with various attachments; other construction equipment as needed

• Knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications

 • Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees; identification and cultural requirements

 • Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated

• Excellent attention to detail while working in fun & fast paced environment

• Verbal & written communications skills • Good time management skills; be available for long hours all year round

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background (i.e. clientele, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other designers)

 • Clean and professional appearance

• Punctual and dependable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair manual and/or computerized irrigation systems.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform irrigation tasks such as operate timers, clocks, and controls for sprinklers.
• Knowledge of manual and/or computerized irrigation systems.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires:

 a) Operating electrical and plumbing components such as timers, clocks, sprinkler controls, valves, and other accessories.

b) Replacing/repairing hoses, pipes, and sprinkler heads.

c) turning irrigation systems off and on; and d) installing and/or repairing irrigation lines.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to organize and achieve multiple deadlines at one time and handle frequent interruptions
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback and apply necessary corrections in a timely manner
• Dependable and reliable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in landscape maintenance
• Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and listening skills
• Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.