Landscape Foreman

Sunnyside Gardens • Saint Louis Park, MN

10d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Foreman plays a hands-on leadership role in transforming yards into lasting outdoor spaces. This position leads a small crew through complex landscape installations while mentoring team members, solving problems in real time, and delivering high-quality results that reflect Sunnyside Gardens’ standards. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced role—but for the right person, it’s deeply rewarding. You’ll see your work take shape every day, lead a team that relies on you, and help create landscapes people will enjoy for years.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on landscaping experience
• At least 2 years in a leadership, foreman, or crew lead role
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Clear communicator with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team-oriented, approachable, and able to earn trust
• Physically strong, mentally resilient, and adaptable to changing conditions
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions in the field
• Willingness to work overtime during peak season
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Commitment to safe work practices and use of required safety equipment

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating equipment such as bobcats, sod cutters, or similar machinery
• Experience with hardscapes and water features

Responsibilities

• Lead daily landscape installations including planting, grading, hardscapes, and specialty features
• Accurately interpret landscape designs and communicate details clearly to crew members
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for homeowners, representing Sunnyside Gardens with professionalism and care
• Train and mentor Landscape Crew Members on proper installation techniques, efficiency, and safety
• Set the tone through dependability, strong work ethic, and calm leadership—even on demanding days
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and tool care
• Troubleshoot challenges in the field and adapt plans as needed to keep projects moving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED