What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at Wesley Enhanced Living?
Overview
Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!
Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’!
Position Summary
The Groundskeeping Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating daily grounds and landscaping operations across WEL. This role ensures that all outdoor areas are safe, attractive, and well-maintained, supporting resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and organizational standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our organization.
An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Employer
A Drug-Free Workplace.
Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!
Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’!
Position Summary
The Groundskeeping Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating daily grounds and landscaping operations across WEL. This role ensures that all outdoor areas are safe, attractive, and well-maintained, supporting resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and organizational standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead, assign, and oversee daily work activities of groundskeeping staff
- Provide hands-on supervision, coaching, and training to ensure high-quality work
- Oversee routine landscaping activities including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, mulching, and seasonal cleanup
- Ensure walkways, parking areas, entrances, and outdoor common areas are safe and visually appealing
- Coordinate snow removal, ice management, and storm preparedness activities as needed
- Identify and address hazards that could impact resident or staff safety
- Assist with irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs
- Support emergency response efforts as required (e.g., severe weather events)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of groundskeeping or landscaping experience
- Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
- Experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or large-campus environments preferred
- Strong working knowledge of landscaping practices, equipment, and safety procedures
- Ability to lead by example and work hands-on alongside staff
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
- Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) plans with generous match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily Pay
- On-Shift scheduling
We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our organization.
An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Employer
A Drug-Free Workplace.