Foreman - Grounds

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Mascoutah, IL

6d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Manager or Supervisor, the Foreman is responsible for supporting work-related opportunities for people who have different abilities to work with integrated teams and receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible. Performs grounds maintenance and landscaping duties at the assigned site. Assists the managers with supervision and training of the Laborers. Plants, cultivates, and prunes shrubs, ornamental plants, flowers, trees, and installs landscape materials like blocks, pavers, and rock. Mows, trims, edges and blows/sweeps grass using mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers. Safely operates equipment and helps perform minor maintenance of filing fluids, greasing, cleaning, replacing string or sharpening blades. Drives Company vehicles or small riding mowers, transports, loads and unloads equipment and supplies. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
1+ years’ work experience in grounds maintenance field. experience, preferably in the ground's maintenance, landscaping, or construction field.
Must pass criminal background check, must pass various State and Federal registry checks, must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned contract activities.
Landscaping: Assist with the planning and perform the installation and maintenance of landscaping operations including preparing and grading the terrain, placing wall blocks or walkway pavers, planting, watering, and fertilizing shrubs, flowers, trees, and other ornamental plants, weeding, pruning, grooming, staking, and deadheading to always maintain a superior landscape appearance
Lawn Maintenance: Plant and repair lawns using seed mixtures and fertilizers, lay & water sod and transplant shrubs or trees as needed. Prune and trim shrubs and trees as needed. Spread mulch such as wood chips or peat moss, to control weeds and maintain soil moisture
Preventative Maintenance. Operate, clean, and perform preventative maintenance such as greasing, checking, and filling fluids, cleaning filters, and other minor maintenance on all equipment. Drive company vehicles to transport equipment, supplies and workers as needed
Effective Leadership: Provide assigned workers with direction regarding contract requirements and job performance, ensuring work is performed according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies, and procedures. Communicate job expectations; motivate, coach, and counsel employees. Build an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives