What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Foreman/Crew Leader position at CHRISTENSEN LANDSCAPE SERVICES?
Company Overview
Christensen Landscape Services, LLC is a leading full-service landscape firm known for its innovative designs and quality installations. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on enhancing lifestyles through a diverse range of landscaping options and complete hardscape capabilities.
Summary
As a Landscaping Crew Leader at Christensen Landscape Services, you will oversee a team dedicated to delivering exceptional landscape installations and maintenance. This role is vital in ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of quality while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Installation and maintenance of woody, perennial, and annual plant material, including deadheading, cutbacks, dividing, fertilizing, etc.
- Hand pruning of shrubs and small trees.
- Container and annual bed design and planting.
- Outdoor holiday decorating.
- General landscaping and grounds keeping.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Facilitate flow of information between the field and account managers.
- Ensure account managers are always fully apprised of activities on their properties.
- Maintain communication with clients while on their property .
- Ensure your crew is prepared for daily tasks: equipment & tools, plant material, etc.
- Foremen serve as the direct supervisor to a team of horticulturists, training and coaching them to execute to our horticultural standards.
- Provide feedback to maintenance team leadership regarding individual crew performance during review periods.
Competencies:
- Passion for gardening.
- High level of integrity and commitment to excellence.
- Great organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to manage time.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team.
- Coaching and leadership skills.
- Commitment to impeccable customer service.
Experience:
- Prefer Bachelors degree in a landscape/horticultural field or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years experience professional gardening.
. General Requirements:
- Valid CT Driver license with clean driving record.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Good physical condition
- Proven experience in landscaping or related field, with leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, including lawn care and tree care.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively lead a team and interact with clients.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
If you are passionate about landscaping and ready to lead a dynamic team in creating beautiful outdoor spaces, apply now to join Christensen Landscape Services!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Professional Gardner: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CT Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30