Maintenance or Installation Foreman Job Description

The Landscape Installation Foreman is responsible for installation and management of landscape and hardscape projects. The foreman is responsible for completing landscape and hardscape installations with great precision and business minded efficiency. Landscape Maintenance Foreman must be able to complete the tasks necessary to provide the best landscape maintenance service and works with minimal supervision in an effective and professional manner.

The Foreman must know and be able to perform the following tasks:

General:

• Follow company policy
• Show up ready to work at the discussed start time
• Properly use personal protective equipment when necessary

Foreman Essential Functions:

• Direct activities on the job site, they include but are not limited to: coordinating work flow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery
• Manage personnel effectively and efficiently.
• Communicating production goals (and other items) with crew members, supervisors, and clients
• Train and promote the development of subordinates in the best practices of installation and company standards
• Monitor all tools, equipment and machinery for needed maintenance
• Track and record all job expenses, including but not exclusively materials and hours worked
• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times
• Other duties as required

Foreman Responsibilities:

• Supervises and manages crew/team.
• Ensures that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment
• Participates in and conducts all job site safety briefings with crew members
• Ensures that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment
• Understands and instructs crew members on proper job site security procedures
• Ensures that all installation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Ensures that all equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed
• Performs administrative functions pertaining to crew management
• Interacts with clientele in order to help ensure job satisfaction
• Understands financial aspects of each job assignment + budgets (time/materials)
• Supervises all crew members during the performance of all assigned work
• Leads by example
• Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day
• Follows directions from supervisor
• Ensures that all safety rules and company safety policies are adhered to
• Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills
• Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor and client
• Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility
• Participates in company sponsored First Aid/CPR.
• Monitors all tools equipment and machinery for needed maintenance
• Track and record all job expenses and hours worked accurately
• Maintain clean and safe job site
• Trains crew members in the best practices of installation and in company standards
• Inventory management

Installation Foreman Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Proficient heavy equipment operating skills including front end loaders, mini-excavators, and skid steer machinery with various attachments; other construction equipment as needed
• Extensive knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fun & fast paced environment
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Good management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background (i.e. clients, contractors, vendors, other designers)
• Clean and professional appearance
• Punctual and dependable

Maintenance Foreman Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience
• Proficient equipment operating skills including zero turn mowers, walk behind mowers, push mowers string trimmers, Power pruners, edger’s and backpack blowers.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees: identification and cultural requirements
• Knowledge of different types of turf
• Knowledge of different plant and turf damage, fungus, disease and pests
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fun & fast paced environment
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Good management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background (i.e. clients, contractors, vendors, other designers)
• Clean and professional appearance
• Punctual and dependable

Bonus Points:

• Valid NC driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Commercial Driver’s License
• North Carolina pesticide licenses
• Snow plowing experience
• Bilingual