What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Softscape/Maintenance Foreman (2026) position at Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc.?
Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Softscape & Maintenance Foreperson to work with our construction team. We offer a consistent work schedule with paid overtime, the possibility of year-round employment, the possibility of a benefit package (for full-time, year-round) and the potential for performance-based bonuses. Compensation package is based on experience. NO WINTER PLOWING.
The ideal candidate is an upbeat, detail-oriented, highly motivated self-starter with a minimum of three years of landscape maintenance or construction experience, that takes pride and ownership of team’s work. Must be able to lift heavy materials repeatedly. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred, but English-only or Spanish-only skills are acceptable.
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints and lay out jobsites
- Perform and supervise landscape construction - Tasks vary and may include (but not limited to): planting, mulching, pruning and maintenance
- Train, motivate and supervise 3-5 landscape laborers
- Track material and labor use on a daily basis
- Safely operate equipment (skid loader, mini-excavator, small engine equipment, trucks, trailers, etc)
- Perform daily equipment maintenance (check fluids, clean air filters, etc.)
Benefits:
- Minimum of 40 hours per week during season; weekly pay year-round possible
- Over-time pay
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Simple-IRA
- Direct Deposit
- Health Insurance
- Employee Discount on all hardgoods, greengoods, labor and landscape projects
- Licensure fee reimbursements
- Possibility of continuing education opportunities
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Hold a current and valid Driver's License
- Hold a Pesticide Applicator License (3.0 – Turf & Landscape); if one is not currently held, must be willing to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicator License
- A positive attitude
- Ability to operate a tractor and/or skid loader to complete job duties; Must have experience operating skid loaders or be able and willing to learn
- Physical condition that allows you to meet the demands of daily tasks, including the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance
- Ability to communicate with clients and employees in a professional and concise manner
- Basic plant/horticulture care knowledge (knowledge of various pruning techniques is a major plus)
Piala's is a family owned and operated nursery, garden shop, and full-service landscape design-build company located in Southeastern Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on our quality plant stock, experienced installation crews, and talented designers.
