Mow Foreman

River City Lawnscape • Holmen, WI

18h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mow 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 Mow department. The quality and customer satisfaction for each job will be the responsibility of the Mow Foreman. Daily equipment maintenance must be completed. This position will support other seasonal services as necessary. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

Requirements

• Degree in horticulture, landscaping, or other applicable is preferred but not required
• Minimum of 1 year of mowing experience
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience
• Possess valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance at a level acceptable to the company, including the ability to work overtime, holidays, evenings or weekends as necessary.
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs. on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site
• Exposed to exterior elements (i.e. pollen, chemicals, cold and heat, etc.)
• Extended periods of activity; walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting
• Typical work week requires 40-55 hours, some Saturdays as needed

Nice To Haves

• Degree in horticulture, landscaping, or other applicable is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and train a crew
• Thoroughly understand all aspects of mowing as outlined in company standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Familiar with all aspects of mowing to include: mowing, trimming and blowing debris, using commercial mowers, trimmers and blowers
• Able to operate equipment safely: riding mowers, walk behind mowers, string line trimmers, blowers, edger’s, and aerators
• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise the duties associated with mowing including site and crew management
• Ability to keep jobs on schedule and on budget while meeting production rates and maintaining quality standards
• Ensure safety procedures are followed, accidents and workers’ compensation claims are properly documented and reported
• Follow all instructions given by the Operations Manager
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for the day’s work
• Demonstrate customer service and professionalism, communicating effectively with customers and co-workers
• Perform all daily preventative maintenance on company equipment
• Follow all instructions given by the Operations Manager
• Ability to use landscape software as needed to perform tasks
• Be self sufficient and work effectively with little supervision
• Dependability
• Be punctual, committed, and motivated to succeed
• Responsible for snow removal routes
• Duties, responsibilities and activities subject to change at any time with or without notice to accommodate seasonal and peak business demands

Benefits

• Overtime pay at time and a half
• Recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vacation pay
• Benefits including health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance available after 60 days, Simple IRA after 1 year
• Company issued uniforms

What This Job Offers

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