Landscape Foreman

Akehurst Landscape Service Inc•Pikesville, MD

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This non-exempt position is responsible for performing a variety of operational and administrative tasks involving masonry, equipment operation, and site management. The role involves leading a work crew, performing masonry functions, operating various tools and equipment, completing administrative duties, conducting job site inspections, and ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. The position also includes basic grounds maintenance, installation of plant material, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. Additionally, the Landscape Foreman may be involved in winter services such as snow clearing and salting.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of professional grounds maintenance, irrigation, hardscape, construction, and operational experience.
Must sign the Confidentiality, Non-disclosure, and Non-solicitation Agreement prior to their first day.
A valid Maryland driver’s license, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Operates and maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety.
Attends safety meetings.
Wears proper PPE.
Wears seat belt when traveling in a company vehicle.
Demonstrates proper lifting procedures.
Performs all safety inspections.
Ensures compliance with all safety policies/reporting procedures.
Maintains focus on outcomes; is proactive and goal oriented.
Concentrates on meeting objectives, delivering to the required time, cost, and quality.
Holds performance as more important than process.
Completes tasks as defined by production rates.
Pulls weeds, rakes leaves, sweeps sidewalks, and cleans debris.
Prunes shrubs and low trees.
Grooms color beds.
Clears ditches, digs holes, and uses hand tools effectively.
Cleans canals, drains, and tree wells.
Plants vegetation correctly.
Uses burlaps effectively.
Performs masonry procedures (e.g., elevations, finishing concrete, lays tile).
Uses tools (e.g., trowel, hoe, laser level) and powered equipment (e.g., saws, drills) properly and safely.
Reads and interprets plans and blueprints.
Builds complex structures (e.g., walls, patios, fireplaces) to legal compliance.
Manages all materials at the job site (e.g., preparation, planting, clean-up).
Handles chemicals (e.g., fertilizer, containers, SDS) properly.
Monitors irrigation controllers.
Understands proper pest and weed control methods.
Understands the relationship between job quality and customer service, satisfaction, and retention.
Ensures landscape and horticulture quality standards are met for every job.
Consistently exceeds customer expectations.
Keeps customers well-informed, listens to them attentively, and addresses their concerns.
Enacts a personal approach to customer service.
Treats others with respect, collaboration, and support in such a way that work relationships are improved and morale is increased.
Is approachable.
Has effective communication skills.
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Leads the work activities of a full work crew.
Performs masonry functions including finishing concrete and laying tile.
Uses hand tools, complex tools like laser levels, and electrical-powered equipment like saws and drills properly.
Completes administrative duties such as crew timecards, delivery receipts, equipment inventory, spray use reports, and punch lists on time.
May drive a crew to and from work sites.
Conducts job site inspections and completes job site checklists.
Follows specifications for all job sites and performs work within those guidelines.
Completes work on time and under budget.
Calculates material needs to meet company waste standards.
Reads elevations and blueprints.
Works with the Field Supervisor to determine bids for new jobs.
Performs basic grounds maintenance procedures such as weeding, raking, preparing planter beds, and sweeping.
Operates various hand tools, light equipment, and demanding equipment safely and efficiently.
Applies SDS procedures and interprets placement of plant and hardscape materials from a non-dimensioned plan.
Applies grading and drainage principles.
Understands layout and construction procedures for items like pavers, natural stone, retaining walls, and lighting features.
Installs plant material, prunes, and applies mulch as needed.
Plans and organizes work for Crew Members on the job.
Follows up on punch lists.
Completes tasks according to production rates.
Complies with business ethics, applicable laws, and regulations.
Ensures the crew completes work efficiently, thereby improving gross margin.
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
Understands the relationship between job quality and customer service, satisfaction, and retention.
Ensures all job responsibilities are performed in accordance with company protocol.
Completes assignments within labor goals and specifications without sacrificing job quality.
Complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensures work is performed to the company's and customer's expectations.
Models PPE usage.
Reports non-landscape issues to the Field Supervisor.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment, including oil changes, greasing, and cleaning.
Trains, coaches, and develops employees in the use of basic landscape equipment and tools.
Diagnoses and repairs common equipment problems.
Conducts regular preventative maintenance on equipment.
Schedules equipment.
Interprets all aspects of structural plans to ensure compliance with codes.
Reads work orders.
Sets up truck daily with all supplies and equipment needed to complete the day’s work.
Coordinates equipment safety and repair.
Leads safety meetings.
Performs Winter Service, such as snow clearing, snow plowing, shoveling, and salting, as needed.
Provides excellent service to clients, work-site partners, and Company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.