What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Foreman position at J. Christopher Landscaping?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Landscape Foreman to lead and oversee outdoor landscaping projects, ensuring the highest standards of grounds maintenance, hardscaping, and plant care. As a key team leader, you will coordinate crews, manage landscape construction activities, and ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to client specifications. Your expertise in horticulture, irrigation systems, and hardscape installation will drive the success of our outdoor spaces while fostering a positive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage landscape crews during various projects, including lawn care, planting, hardscaping construction, and grounds maintenance.
- Oversee the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure optimal water efficiency and plant health.
- Coordinate daily work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress to meet project deadlines.
- Operate groundskeeping equipment and company vehicles safely and efficiently across multiple job sites.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
- Identify plants accurately to guide proper care and maintenance; troubleshoot issues related to horticulture or landscape health.
- Lead by example in outdoor work activities such as gardening, groundskeeping, pruning, mulching, and general landscape upkeep.
Requirements
- Proven experience in landscape maintenance, lawn care, hardscaping construction projects, or related outdoor work.
- Demonstrated supervising experience with crew management and team leadership skills.
- Strong knowledge of plant identification, horticulture practices, irrigation management, and grounds maintenance techniques.
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment and groundskeeping tools safely; familiarity with irrigation systems is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with experience operating company vehicles; clean driving record preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate teams effectively and provide clear instructions.
- Physical stamina for outdoor work in various weather conditions; ability to lift heavy materials as needed.
Join us in creating beautiful outdoor environments! We value energetic leaders who are passionate about landscaping excellence and dedicated team management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects while advancing your skills in horticulture, hardscaping, and outdoor grounds management.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24