What are the responsibilities and job description for the LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOREMAN position at Meridian Landscape, Inc.?
Role Overview:
The Landscape Maintenance Foreman is responsible for supervising and directing a crew to efficiently and safely complete all landscape maintenance projects on time and according to customer specifications and company standards. The candidate must have excellent leadership and communication skills, possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License with a clean driving record, and adhere to the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. The Foreman will report directly to Field Management and Administrative Staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all safety policies and procedures are strictly followed by all crew members at all times.
- Conduct daily safety briefings and enforce safety measures on-site.
- Communication & Reporting:
- Maintain Company-issued phones and devices in working order and accessible during shifts.
- Accurately complete and submit all forms, reports, and timesheets for assigned projects, daily.
- Prepare and plan for the next workday at the end of each current workday.
- Report project progress, site challenges, and material or equipment needs to Supervisors and Administrative Staff.
- Crew Management:
- Supervise, train, and lead a team of crew members to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and to quality standards.
- Assign duties and responsibilities to team members based on project requirements and crew strengths.
- Provide constructive feedback and address performance issues as needed.
- Project Execution:
- Complete assigned projects on-time and on schedule.
- Review both customer and company scopes of work to ensure work completed meets customer expectations.
- Oversee the maintenance functions performed by crew and ensure all customer and company expectations are being met safely and on-time.
- Ensure proper site preparation, including excavation, grading, and material staging.
- Perform quality inspections of finished work to ensure compliance with company specifications and customer expectations.
- Equipment & Material Management:
- Maintain responsibility for all Company-provided equipment, vehicles, and tools assigned to the crew.
- Conduct regular inspections of and perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Manage and track materials and supplies for projects, ensuring timely availability and usage.
- Site Coordination & Problem Solving:
- Address unforeseen challenges on-site and communicate solutions to Management.
- Monitor and troubleshoot irrigation systems, property and plant, tree, and turf issues to provide solutions.
- Worksite Procedures:
- Ensure proper cleanup of job sites, including debris removal and securing of tools and equipment.
- Verify project completion and obtain client or management approval before leaving the site.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in landscape maintenance, with leadership or foreman experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of proper pruning practices, irrigation timer setting and troubleshooting, proper mowing, fertilization practices, hazard and clearance pruning for trees, and minor repairs to irrigation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret both company and customer scopes of work, property reports, site maps.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
- Proficiency in completing accurate documentation and reports.
- Must hold a valid Nevada Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Commitment to maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace.
Work Environment:
The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions, frequent lifting and carrying of tools or equipment, and consistent interaction with crew members and Management to ensure high-quality construction.
Reports To: Field Management and Administrative Staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19