FOREMAN GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 7:00am - 3:30pm;

Melwood•Upper Marlboro, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Foreman is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities of the workers engaged in the daily operation of landscaping activities, and the performance of contracts in a professional manner including loading and unloading of equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma plus 2 years at an accredited college with and Associate of Arts degree in Horticulture plus 1 year experience as a gardener and 1 year experience as a supervising gardener; or high school diploma plus 6 year experience as a gardener plus 1 year experience as a supervising gardener; or high school diploma plus 3 years vocational training plus 3 years experience as a gardener plus 1 year as a supervising gardener.
Ability to stand/walk 95% of the work time and sit 5%.
Ability to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and handle.
Must be alert to safety hazards.
Must have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand.
Must be able to see and tell colors.

Responsibilities

Works with and supervises a crew of grounds workers at assigned work site(s).
Provides normal care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas and fence lines.
Follows precise schedules prepared by supervisor for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and application of herbicides, pruning, etc.
Observes and reports any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc.
Maintains records of attendance and work hours for each crew worker and processes time and attendance.
Performs duties in accordance safety rules, regulations, procedures, and/or instructions.
Notifies supervisor immediately of any workers’ injury on the job.
Ensures daily maintenance/operation and storage of equipment and assigned vehicles, including proper handling and cleaning.
Assists workers with problems, appropriately referring and refer matters to supervisor or counselor.
Attends staff meetings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.