Job Description
The Landscape Foreman in Training is a hands-on position and is expected to work as part of the grounds management crew as well as substituting for the crew's foreman during absences.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Assist Foreman in training and instruction on all aspects of landscape grounds management services
- Digging, planting, raking, watering and clean up of landscapes
- Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks
- Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day
- Safe operation of the following equipment :
Mowers - push, walk-behind and riding
Tillers, aerators, slit seeders (On occasion wheel tractors)
Edger, string trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers
Backpack sprayers and blowers
Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools
In the absence of the Foreman, or as directed by the Foreman, may be asked to :
Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each dayPerform and / or participate in crew and department general and safety meetingsPrepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the companyDrive a company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members on routesMaintain on site relations and communications with clients, contractors and / or subcontractorsMonitor and maintain irrigation controller (changing times, replacing heads, etc.)May be asked to help in other divisions such as maintenance or floriculture as neededMay be asked to help with snow removal in the winter monthsRequired Skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basisAbility to bend and stoop on a continual basisAbility to work outside in all weather conditionsAbility to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risksMust wear work boots, Bland landscaping uniforms and present yourself in a clean and polite mannerMust practice safety with chemicals and equipmentMust wear company-provided eye and ear protection as requiredMust have good communication skills and ability to motivate othersMust be willing to obtain NC pesticide applicator's licenseValid NC Driver's license and good driving record preferredMust be able to pass a criminal background checkMust comply with Bland's policies and proceduresRequired Experience
Driver's License and Clean Driving Record Required
Criminal Background Check Required
