What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist/Landscape Foreman position at Natural Community Services?
Company Description
NCS is an ecological restoration firm based in Northville & West Bloomfield, MI
Role Description
This is a full-time, field-based role for an Arborist-Landscape Foreman, based in Northville, MI. We are seeking a skilled and motivated restoration and woody invasive species control Foreman will be responsible for overseeing and managing landscape maintenance, erosion control, woody invasive species control/removals, landscape construction, and design-build projects. Day-to-day tasks include trucking equipment, maintaining saws and small construction equipment, supervising staff, laying out and implementing landscape management plans, ensuring proper equipment operation, plant ID and managing landscape construction projects. Additionally, the Arborist-Landscape Foreman will collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide timely solutions to landscaping issues.
Qualifications
- Experience operating & maintaining chainsaws, sprayers, and other machinery
- Landscape Construction and Landscape Management skills
- Knowledge of Invasive Species Control
- Experience in Landscape Layout
- Strong supervisory, crew instruction/mentoring and team management abilities
- Excellent problem-solving and client communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a field based environment
- Certified Arborist or relevant certification is a plus
- Valid driver's license, CDL/Chaffeurs license a plus
- Degree in restoration ecology, horticulture/design, or construction management a plus