What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaping Foreman position at Paul Gamble's Lawn Care?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Landscape Foreman to lead our landscaping team in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for landscape maintenance, ensuring that all projects are completed to the highest standards. This role involves supervising daily operations, coordinating tasks, and providing hands-on support in various landscaping, lawn application and mowing activities.
Responsibilities
- Managing all landscaping projects, including design, installation, and maintenance
- Manage the planting of new shrubs, trees, perennials and flowers
- Trimming and pruning of shrubs, hedges and ornamental trees
- Weeding and mulching landscape beds
- Care for established lawns by aerating, thatching of lawns and trimming/edging around flower beds, etc.
- Complete Spring and Fall Clean-ups
- Install pavers, patios, walkways, retaining walls or other hardscaping
- Proper Installation of sod and grass seed
- Oversee the scheduling of work routes to ensure all clients are serviced in a timely manner
- Monitor the condition of lawns and landscapes, identifying any issues related to pests or diseases.
- Perform regular lawn care tasks including mowing, edging, and trimming to maintain healthy lawns.
- Utilize a variety of lawn and landscaping power equipment and hand tools.
- Supervise a crew of 2-3 members
Experience
- Previous experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping is required.
- Prior commercial landscape experience is also preferred
- Experience in retaining wall, flower bed and patio hardscapes
- Experience using landscaping equipment and tools
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Previous experience in weed control/fertilizer lawn application is preferred
- Pesticide Application License – is a huge plus but not required
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train and motivate a team effectively.
- Experience in commercial and residential mowing
- Must possess a valid driver's license for transportation to job sites.
- Safely operate trucks, trailers, and dump trucks
- Able to safely operate machinery (as instructed)
- Physical Stamina and the ability to work outdoors for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
- Able to sit, stand, kneel and lift/move 50 lbs. repeatedly with no physical limitations or restrictions.
- Must have time management skills
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Experience with snow removal is a plus.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
- mowing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30