What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Care Foreman position at Summit Landscape Management?
The Landscape Care Foreman is responsible for maintaining both residential and commercial lawns and landscapes via install and maintenance. The position is also responsible for working with customers on various projects providing guidance to technicians and leading projects or assignments. (This position is based in our Traverse City location)
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates a variety of mowing equipment to mow customer’s lawns in an organized and efficient manner according to company specification for cut and height.
- Operates hedge trimmer, weed whip, bed edger, backpack blower, shovel, and other job-related tools in safe manner.
- Performs scheduled weed control maintenance on both residential and commercial clients’ properties.
- Prunes shrubs, bushes and trees. Maintains clean and neat work area.
- Installs mulch manually with shovel or wheelbarrow. Installs plants and trees.
- Performs general irrigation maintenance and service work as needed.
- Directs activities on the job site. Provides on-the-job training to new and developing crew members.
- Completes landscape work orders as needed
- Communicates production goals and plans to crew members. May schedule delivery of materials and equipment.
- Conducts job site safety training for crew members, assuring all safety procedures are followed.
- May drive company vehicle with trailer attached.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety, PPE, tool care, and housekeeping protocols.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Two to three years of landscape maintenance and install experience
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 6, 3a, 3b, and Core) is required. Will help obtain if needed.
- Irrigation experience a plus.
- One year of leadership experience preferred
- Valid Chauffeur License with clean record. CDL is preferred.
- Good communication skills
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Regular heavy lifting, bending, crawling and digging.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time.
- Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted, and be able to hold equipment at shoulder height for long periods of time.
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Health/HSA, Delta Dental, Eyemed, and Unum available after 90 day waiting period
- 401K available after 6-month wait (Summit with match up to 4%)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32
