What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Services Foreman position at Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc.?
About Franz Witte
Franz Witte is a three-department company with divisions in landscape construction, commercial landscape maintenance, and garden center retail. With nearly 170 employees, we have been building and maintaining distinctive, reputable, and exceptional landscapes in Idaho since 1971. If you are a purpose-driven team player with a tenacity to learn, apply to become part of the flock today.
Position Summary
We are searching for a Commercial Services Foreman to support our growing team. You will manage a crew of 2-5 people on a commercial jobsite while supervising and ensuring the grounds are well maintained. Service routes should be completed timely while upholding Franz Witte’s high standard of quality and safety.
Responsibilities
- Direct and lead a crew of 2-5 people
- Manage crew time and routes, track time accurately
- Operate power tools and equipment
- Accountable for proper care, maintenance, and use of all tools and equipment assigned to your team
- Mow, trim, and edge lawns; control weeds in beds
- Prune trees and shrubs
- Blow off hardscapes
- Maintain timely work attendance, attend safety meetings and facilitate training to crew
- Winter snow removal
- Work 10 hours a day Monday-Friday, some Saturdays as the season requires
Qualifications
- Proficient English and communication skills with crew and clients
- Knowledgeable in operating all equipment and tools used on jobsites
- Experience in landscape services and plant care knowledge
- Ability to lift 50lbs and work outside in all 4 seasons
- Direct others and work safely as a team
- Apply pesticides when needed (primarily weed control and fertilizations)
- Valid driver’s license
- Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include Health, Life, STD, Accident, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, PTO, Holiday Pay, Phone Reimbursement Allowance, and company discounts.
All employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
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