Landscape Foreman
Yard-Nique, Inc.

Summary: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Crew Member is to perform daily tasks in a safe manner with supervision, while meeting or exceeding company quality, production and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned property maintenance contract requirements in a timely manner, according to maintenance production expectations, customer service standards, and managerial direction on a daily basis, with minimal supervision
• Promote a safe work environment; understand and model company safety policies and procedures at all times and report any accidents and/or unsafe conditions to management immediately
• Supervise the proper and safe operation of crew truck and trailer, hand tools, and maintenance equipment including: ride-on, walk-behind and push mowers, edgers, trimmers, pruning tools, blowers, thatchers, overseeders, etc. Ensure all equipment is secured at all times
• Perform basic level preventative maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, oil changes, tire pressure, blades, etc. to ensure safe operation
• Ensure that assigned crews mow, edge, weed, water and prune properties, including hardscapes and beds, appropriately and according to schedule
• Report any damaged or missing trees or plant material; communicate additional needs from detail crews as appropriate
• Ensure fertilizers and pest control techniques are completed properly and timely, as appropriate*
• Complete and process all necessary job paperwork, including Equipment Inventory Forms, Safety Sheets and employee Time Sheets. *
• Work all assigned hours; confirm that assigned crew time worked is accurate according to time reporting procedures. Report any discrepancies to Account Manager
• Interact with Account Managers, subcontractors, customers and Crew Members in a professional and courteous manner and demonstrate appropriate dress and conduct expectations at all times

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiently supervise and coach landscape crews in using landscape maintenance tools and techniques*
• Safety consciousness and integrity*
• Maintain a high level of crew morale
• Effective communication and teamwork

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years experience performing landscaping or related tasks
• Ability to proficiently follow and train safety procedures
• Ability to handle the workload and physical demands of the job
• Interact and communicate effectively with others in a professional and courteous manner
• Valid driver’s license (Preferred)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc.

Physical Demands

The duties of this job require:

• Using upper and lower body to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time
• Reaching over head with hands and arm to hold, climb or balance
• Using hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Lifting, pulling and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Travel: Crews travel from main operations building to job sites in company truck and back on a daily basis.

OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, based on business need.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays