Landscape Formen - Tucson North

HeartLand, LLC•Tucson, AZ

35d

About The Position

Santa Rita Landscaping is seeking a full-time, experienced Landscape Maintenance Foreman to oversee field production crews in its Landscape Department. This is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for first-level supervision of landscape maintenance activities. The foreman should be self-motivated and results-driven, with strong communication skills, in-depth landscaping knowledge, and the ability to focus on customer satisfaction while working according to the Santa Rita Way. The role involves working with commercial landscaping clients and property managers, store managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, as well as collaborating with department and operations managers to develop field personnel. The foreman also fosters cooperation and teamwork within and between departments, resolves crew problems by investigating issues and recommending solutions, and helps maintain and renew customer accounts. The position requires landscape maintenance supervisory experience, irrigation installation and troubleshooting knowledge, plant identification skills, job scheduling and forecasting ability, crew development capabilities, and knowledge of OSHA safety requirements. Applicants must have a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the company's insurance policy, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job. A degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field and bilingual ability are pluses. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan benefits with company match, paid time off accrued from the first day, paid holidays, and a company vehicle, cell phone, and computer.

Requirements

Three years of landscape maintenance experience at the supervisor level leading crews.
In-depth knowledge of landscaping, including broad knowledge of commercial landscaping.
Experience installing a variety of irrigation types and sizes, programming controllers and timers, and troubleshooting irrigation issues.
Knowledge of common-name plant identification and the ability to lay out plantings to scale.
Ability to accurately forecast project schedules.
Ability to communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, coach, develop, and build crew capability.
Knowledge of OSHA safety laws and ability to conduct safety meetings.
Self-motivated and results-driven approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Oversee field production crews and provide first-level supervision of landscape maintenance activities.
Perform hands-on landscape maintenance work alongside the crew.
Maintain and renew current customer accounts.
Ensure customer satisfaction and follow the Santa Rita Way.
Work with property managers, store managers, general contractor personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
Work closely with the Department and Operations Managers.
Collaborate with Operations to develop field personnel.
Foster cooperation and teamwork within and between departments.
Resolve crew problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
Plan, monitor, coach, develop, and build crew bench strength.
Forecast project schedules accurately.
Conduct safety meetings with team members.