This is a full-time hourly, non-exempt position. The Landscape Maintenance Foreman oversees and manages landscape maintenance crews, ensuring high-quality of service and customer satisfaction (this is a working foreman role). The role involves planning and executing maintenance tasks, leading a team, and ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the client’s specifications. Additionally, the Landscape Maintenance Foreman will participate in snow removal operations in the winter months. This position reports to the Landscape Garden Manager.
Responsibilities:
· Crew Management: Supervise and coordinate landscape maintenance crews. Train and develop team members.
· Maintenance Operations: Perform maintenance activities on commercial and residential properties. Plan and schedule mowing, pruning, fertilization, mulching, irrigation repair, etc. Ensure all work is completed efficiently, meeting quality standards, and client expectations.
· Client Relations: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and concerns. Provide recommendations for landscape improvements and enhancements.
· Equipment and Materials: Manage tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and coordinate repairs with the Landscape Garden Manager.
· Safety, Documentation and Time Tracking: Maintain accurate records time keeping for maintenance crew and tasks associated with maintenance. Ensure all team members follow safety guidelines and are following company policies.
· Snow Removal Operations: Participate in snow removal operations including, but not limited snow plowing, shoveling, salting, etc. at various times throughout the day and night.
Qualifications:
· Proven experience (5+ years) in landscape maintenance with at least 3 years supervising a crew.
· Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and plants.
· Excellent leadership and communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
· Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment, hand and power tools.
· Ability to work in various weather conditions.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
· Valid driver’s license and clean driving records.
· English/Spanish Bilingual Preferred.
Pay & Benefits:
· During Landscape Maintenance Activities - Hourly Pay Rate Range $23 - $26 per hour (+ overtime, if applicable).
· During Snow Removal Operations - Hourly Pay Rate $38 per hour (+ overtime, if applicable).
· Benefits include health insurance, retirement, discretionary year-end bonus, paid time off, and other benefits as described in the employee handbook.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: Multiple locations