Landscape Foreman

AKRF, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

4h

About The Position

The Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance (GSI) department at GreenUp is seeking a Landscape Foreman to be based out of the Philadelphia, PA office. The Landscape Foreman is responsible for installation and management of landscape projects, with an emphasis on green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) maintenance and light construction. The foreman is responsible for managing daily schedules, work products, and reporting; conducting and overseeing landscaping activities; and managing a crew of 1-3 landscape laborers.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clean record.
• Minimum of 3 years of landscaping experience.
• Availability to work 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Familiarity with performing common landscape maintenance tasks using hand tools and power tools including string trimming, weeding, sediment and trash removal, planting, heavy lifting, etc.
• Able to operate mobile tablet devices quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to drive truck and trailer, light machinery such as skid-steer.
• Ability to identify common landscape species planted in GSI projects, including herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees; experience with native Pennsylvania plants preferred.
• Experience pruning trees to promote tree health and proper structural development. Prior experience with urban street trees is preferred.
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or professional certifications in horticulture, or landscape practices preferred.
• Arborist license and/or pesticide license preferred.
• Experience with GSI and OSHA 10 certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs light construction, plant installation and maintenance activities on the job site, including oversight of work standards and protocols.
• Manages personnel effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors all tools, equipment and machinery for needed maintenance.
• Tracks and records all labor effort, materials, tasks, and sites using mobile work order management software.
• Maintains a clean and safe job site at all times.
• Ensures that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment.
• Ensures that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed