Grounds Maintenance Foreman

Reports to: Owner

Summary:

The Grounds Maintenance Foreman is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance foreman will be required to supervise a crew of laborers and operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer  and quality focus
  
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
  
• Team work
  
• Excellent problem solving abilities
  
• Responsibility and dependability
  
• Ethics and integrity
  

Job Duties:

• Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives
  
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties
  
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
  
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and or weeds
  
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
  
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity
  
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues
  
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
  
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
  
• Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
  
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily time and service record forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, requests for time off, etc.
  
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
  
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
  
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
  
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
  
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
  

Work Conditions:

Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Requires good manual dexterity

Excellent stamina is required

Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis

Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry
  
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
  
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers
  
• Time management skills
  
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
  
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
  
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
  
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  

Benefits

• Unpaid Time Off
  
• Company Picnics
  
• Positive & Supportive Work Environment
  
• Work outside everyday!
  
• Production Bonus Programs

Salary : $20