Maintenance Foreman

River City Lawnscape•Kasson, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Foreman is an integral part of our Maintenance team. The Foreman oversees and coordinates a crew of two to four employees to process work orders in our Maintenance department. The quality and customer satisfaction for each job will be the responsibility of the Maintenance Foreman. Daily equipment maintenance must be completed. This position will support other seasonal services as necessary. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

Requirements

Leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and train a crew.
Thoroughly understand all aspects of landscape and irrigation maintenance as outlined in company standard operating procedures.
Operate equipment properly and safely.
Ability to keep jobs on schedule and on budget while meeting production rates and maintaining quality standards.
Follow all instructions given by the Supervisor.
Demonstrate customer service and professionalism, communicating effectively with customers and co-workers.
Ability to use landscape software as needed to perform tasks.
Be self sufficient and work effectively with little supervision.
Be punctual, dependable, committed, and motivated to succeed.
Minimum of 1 year of maintenance and irrigation experience.
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
Possess valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Degree in horticulture, landscaping, or other applicable is preferred but not required.
Able to understand the layout of a job site.
Knowledgeable in residential and commercial irrigation system operation and familiar with Hunter controllers.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate a crew of two to four employees to process work orders in the Maintenance department.
Ensure quality and customer satisfaction for each job.
Complete daily equipment maintenance.
Support other seasonal services as necessary.
Pruning, weeding, identification of plants, annual planting and design to add color, top dressing mulch or rock, planting, repairing sod, seeding, edging plant beds and clearing and removing brush.
Mowing, trimming and blowing debris, using commercial mowers, trimmers and blowers.
Irrigation maintenance including wiring, controllers and valves, pressure testing, trenching/pulling pipe; replacing heads, rotors, valves, main and lateral lines, drip line, etc.; operating equipment, maintaining inventory, and servicing commercial and residential irrigation systems.
Responsible for seasonal maintenance including start ups, blow outs, and use of multimeter to troubleshoot and repair irrigation electrical systems.
Responsible for snow removal routes.
Ensure safety procedures are followed, accidents and workers’ compensation claims are properly documented and reported.
Prepare vehicles and equipment for the day’s work.
Perform all daily preventative maintenance on company equipment.