Landscape Foreman

Absolute Lawn & Landscape is looking for full time Foreman. In this role you will work as part of our lawn care maintenance team in a variety of roles, including analyzing costs for landscaping projects, overseeing crews, and problem solving. This position requires that you are thorough and mindful of the customer’s property.

Responsibilities:

• Find, estimate, bid and secure leads that fit our business profile
• Strong Design Aesthetic: Design skills (sketching, drawing, etc.)
• Review design and cost estimates and budgets.
• Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

· Standing and walking

· Maneuvering around equipment

· Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling

· Lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds

· Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

· Carrying a 20-pound backpack blower

Work Environment:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• Do you have a valid and clean NJ driver's license?

Ability to Relocate:

• Shamong, NJ 08088: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35