- Garden Elegance is hiring! We are looking for experienced and dedicated Landscape Foremen to join our team.
Located on Johns Island, South Carolina, Garden Elegance is one of Charleston's premier garden design, installation, and maintenance companies specializing in colorscape designs plus installation.
Landscape Foreman/Foreman Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Help to oversee a crew of 4-5 installing correct horticultural practices; pruning techniques, Integrated Pest Management, and fertilization, to make each garden flourish.
- Manage a crew to operate a variety of mechanical equipment; bed edger, commercial mowers, blowers, dump trailers, chainsaws, line trimmers, tillers, etc. always ensuring the safety of team members.
- Perform landscape enhancements such as annual and perennial plantings, mulch and pine straw applications, container plantings, and enhancement plantings within existing gardens.
- Irrigation Maintenance and Seasonal Adjustments
- Engage in client interactions to help field questions or concerns and ensure requests are completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Passion for beautifying properties of all shapes and sizes with acute attention to detail.
- Pro-active approach to work
- strong work ethic and organization skills
- Desire to learn all facets of a landscaping business with continued education on emerging information in the horticultural field.
- Understanding of plant and flower types and appropriate culture
- Willingness to work 40 hours per week and paid overtime during peak seasons
- Team-focused approach to work
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Requirements:
- Experience in landscaping and/or horticulture
- Management experience is a plus
- Valid Driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person