Landscape Forman- 2-year experiences
Job Overview
We are currently seeking candidates to fill our open Landscape Installation Foreman role in Starkville, MS. Must have a valid driver's license. Irrigation experience is preferred.
** Sign-on Bonus Eligibility** (90 days following employment and in good standing with company).
Leadership
· Oversee and participate in landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and watering
· Lead and direct a team of landscapers to ensure efficient completion of projects, discipline and communicating with project manager accordingly.
· Perform tree care, garden maintenance, and groundskeeping duties
· Build and maintain landscapes according to design plans
· Supervise and train staff on proper landscaping techniques
· Ensure all work is completed to high-quality standards
· Enforce safety regulations at the job site
· Coordinates and transports the crew, equipment and materials to job site.
· Maintains daily records of material used from inventory.
· Maintain daily timesheets and absence reports on personnel.
· Operates vehicles and equipment
· Keeps assigned project manager aware of crew performance and needs.
Job Description and Expectations
· Execute ground preparation and fine grading for landscaped areas
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise a team effectively
· Knowledge of garden maintenance techniques and groundskeeping practices
· Ability to maintain and repair landscaping equipment
· Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
· Experience in hardscaping or irrigation systems is a plus
· Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement and spacing.
· Apply mulch appropriately for type of material
· Water material correctly
· Establish new bed edges for landscaping areas.
Equipment
· Unload equipment from trucks and trailers
· Wash trucks
· Experience with lawn equipment and how to handle it
Physical Demands
· Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, cutting equipment.
· Lift and carry up to 50lbs
· Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and or items (e.g pruning)
· Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing or pulling equipment, materials or debris.
· Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day.
Work Environment
· Work hours vary and may exceed 9 hour per day
· Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
· Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backhoe, bobcats, other heavy construction equipment on site)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Proven leadership ability
· Previous experience working with landscape design, build, installation, hardscape materials and technique familiarity
· Some experience in landscape install experience preferred, but not required.
· Valid Driver’s License
· Responsible, honest and hard working
· Basic equipment and power tool experience
· Customer service driven (understanding the needs of the customer)
· Attention to quality standards
· Installation of hardscape including pavers, customized fire pits, outdoor kitchens and custom landscape designs with quality and efficiency.
· Planting, plant identification and other horticultural knowledge
· Operations and basic maintenance of skid steers and mini excavators, brick saws, chainsaws, hedge- trimmers, sod cutters, edging machines, etc.
· Irrigation Installation
· Installation of water features
If you are passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have the leadership skills to guide a team, we encourage you to apply for the Landscape Installation Foreman position with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
Starkville, MS 39759: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person