What are the responsibilities and job description for the LANDSCAPE FOREMAN/ LABORERS position at Brandon Landscape Inc?
Brandon Landscapers , Inc. is located in the North Hills, Ross Township, just ten minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh. We are currently trying to fill several positions that have become available from full-time to part-time.
Brandon Landscape Inc. is committed to providing personalized attention to each and every customer, whether it be commercial or residential property. We have a reputation for quality work, superior customer service and respect for others, that without question, we expect from our employees.
Must possess skills to direct and lead others, strong work ethics, and excellent communication skills, and the desire to create beautiful landscapes and an unmistaken pride for seeing those landscapes grow and flourish into spectacular sites.
Laborers are an important link in this business and no experience necessary. If you're interested in advancement, learning a new field of work, already have the experience or just love working outdoors, this is a great place to start. You will need to be able to follow directions from a manager, who has the knowledge to teach you what you'll need to know, to be successful in this job or even to advance your position.
**** OFFICE HOURS ****
Contact our office to obtain a date and time for the interview process. Our telephone number is 412-931-7000. Office hours are from 8am-4pm, M-F, 8am-noon on Saturdays. If calling before or after office hours, please leave a brief message with your full name and contact information and reason for your call. We will respond within 48 hours of your message.
271 REID RUN ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Brandon Landscape Inc. is committed to providing personalized attention to each and every customer, whether it be commercial or residential property. We have a reputation for quality work, superior customer service and respect for others, that without question, we expect from our employees.
- POSITIONS AVAILABLE AND TIME REQUIREMENTS***
- Foreman for our Lawn Maintenance crew (2 Years Experience Necessary)
- Lawn Maintenance Laborer (No Experience Necessary)
- Foreman for our Landscape Maintenance crew (2 Years Experience Necessary)
- Landscape Maintenance Laborers (No Experience Necessary)
- Foreman for our Construction crew (2 Years Experience Necessary)
- Construction Laborers (No Experience Necessary)
- Foreman for our Landscape Installation crews (2 years experience necessary and the ability to understand and utilize drafted designs)
- Landscape Installation Laborers (No Experience Necessary)
Must possess skills to direct and lead others, strong work ethics, and excellent communication skills, and the desire to create beautiful landscapes and an unmistaken pride for seeing those landscapes grow and flourish into spectacular sites.
- All employees are given a policy manual at the time of hire, each employee is expected, without question, to follow the company's rules and regulations.
- This position can be physically demanding, and each employee is expected to lift or move heavy objects. The job also requires a strong healthy employee as it can be very physical due to manual labor. (Shoveling holes, edging, moving earth. Tools used will increase the physical activity and strength.)
- This position requires a reliable person, someone who will always arrive on time and ready to start the workday.
- Organized person with the ability to multi-task, you will be expected to direct others to gather needed equipment and tools, plant material, hard-goods and paperwork.
- Responsible for required work forms for daily jobs. (Work orders, timesheets and receipts, which are turned in to the office at the end of each work day).
- Should understand and be able to read and implement landscape design plans, teach others to use and comprehend those plot plans as well.
- Familiar with large machines, such as; skid steer loaders, backhoe, walk behind mowers, stand on mowers and smaller equipment for example; chain saw, hedgers, wet saw, and other related rental equipment, as well as teach others to use this equipment.
- Time management
- Customer relations, be able to answer questions intelligently and reiterate information from Salesman (Landscape Designer) to the property owner.
- Complete knowledge of all materials used, from plant materials to hard goods (e.g. mulch, stone, pavers, wall building supplies, water feature materials, etc.)
- We are a drug and alcohol free business, employees are expected to pass the drug screening process at the interview and expect random drug testing throughout their employment.
- Must have a VALID PA DRIVERS LICENSE clear of violation points. CDL Licensed drivers are a plus.
- High School diploma or higher
- Proof of Citizenship to the United States (birth certificate, photo ID)
- We run criminal background checks
Laborers are an important link in this business and no experience necessary. If you're interested in advancement, learning a new field of work, already have the experience or just love working outdoors, this is a great place to start. You will need to be able to follow directions from a manager, who has the knowledge to teach you what you'll need to know, to be successful in this job or even to advance your position.
- All employees are given a policy manual at the time of hire, each employee is expected, without question, to follow the company's rules and regulations.
- This position requires a reliable person, someone who will always arrive on time and ready to start the workday.
- This position can be physically demanding, and employee is expected to lift or move heavy objects. The job also requires a strong healthy employee as it can be very physical due to manual labor. (Shoveling holes, edging, moving earth. Tools used will increase the physical activity and strength.)
- We are a drug and alcohol free business, employees are expected to pass the drug screening process at the interview and expect random drug testing throughout their employment.
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Well Organized
- Works well with others
- Knowledge of landscape materials, plant names, hard-goods names, tools, equipment and machines. Will be taught how to use machines and equipment, but prior experience is good.
- May be responsible for timesheets and receipts, filled out daily and turned in at end of each work day.
- PA Driver's license or transportation to and from our office. We are not on a direct bus line.
- On-site training and chance for advancement.
- Proof of citizenship to the United States (birth certificate, photo ID)
- We run criminal background checks
- BENEFITS AND WAGES ****
- Wages are competitive for this area and are based on experience.
- Retirement plan (full-time employees, opt-out as well)
- Vacation (full-time employees)
- Overtime
- Mobile phone (foreman)
- Uniform available
- Health Insurance (full-time employees, opt-out as well)
- Closed for US holidays
- Employer is open to discussions for other requests necessary to individuals
**** OFFICE HOURS ****
Contact our office to obtain a date and time for the interview process. Our telephone number is 412-931-7000. Office hours are from 8am-4pm, M-F, 8am-noon on Saturdays. If calling before or after office hours, please leave a brief message with your full name and contact information and reason for your call. We will respond within 48 hours of your message.
271 REID RUN ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237