What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape foreman position at Wesscapes?
Wesscapes, LLC
www.wesscapes.com
6 Sarnowski Drive, Glenville, NY 12302
Job Details
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Rate Starting at $24 / hr, up to $30 / hr for qualified individuals
- Compensation Based on experience
- Overtime Pay
- Paid Holidays after 1 yr
- Paid Vacation after 2 yrs
- 40 paid sick hours per year (1 hour earned per 30 worked)
- Guaranteed daily lunch breaks
- 50% / 50% Health benefits at silver tier plan
- 401k matching, 100% for first 3%, 50% for next 2% contribution (Max 4% total)
- Company shirts, hats, sweatshirts provided
Job Type
- Full-time April through December
- Possible reduced hours January through March, we offer snow management positions in the winter (Negotiable)
Number of hires for this role
1-2, work starts asap
Full Job Description
WESSCAPES : A LANDSCAPE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY
Wesscapes is currently hiring a Landscape Maintenance and Installation Foreman. Duties consist
of, but are not limited to, plant and landscape installation, edging, bed prepping, mulching
landscape beds, trimming of all types of shrubs / trees on properties. Maintain landscape beds by
weeding and occasional misc. duties on other crews when needed. Lead a crew of 2-3 other team
members.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Knowledge in landscape installation and landscaping maintenance
- Lead a team of Landscape Technicians to complete a wide variety of landscape projects and tasks
- Direct Activities on the job site, including coordinating workflow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery.
- Manage personnel effectively and efficiently. Ability to lead a team by utilizing primarily positive reinforcement.
- Trains crew members in the best practices of installation and company standards.
- Monitor and account for all tools, equipment, and machinery on site. Identify needed maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment. Includes record keeping of maintenance done, and to be completed.
- Maintain a clean and safe worksite at all times.
- Operate Dump truck and maneuver trailer accordingly. Safely drive a truck and trailer in all directions.
- Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor and clientele.
- Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility.
Requirements :
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Experience Trimming / Pruning, Edging / Prepping / Mulching, Landscape Installation
- Identification and knowledge of plants such as perennials, shrubs, evergreens and trees
- Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail oriented
- Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment.
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills and available for long hours
- Punctual and dependable
- 2-4 Years' Experience Preferred
- Familiar with mobile app based work orders and record keeping a plus. MUST HAVE A
SMART PHONE
Job Details (Including but not limited to) :
- Mowing and String trimming
- Prune / Trim shrubs
- Shrub planting
- Bark mulch installation
- Hardscape construction
- Digging and Raking
- Irrigation System installation a plus but not necessary
- Must be able to work outside in all temperatures, reasonable weather conditions, standing and walking for long periods of time.
- Monday-Friday 7AM to 4-5 PM, Sat. work required when necessary due to inclement weather or heavy work.
- 40-60 Hours Weekly.
- Must be able to Lift / Carry / Push 50 lbs. when Necessary
- Random, Upon suspicion, Post accident, Employer-Paid Drug test required.
- Must have Valid Clean driver's license-Abstract will be required upon hire.
- Own Transportation to shop is required, Transportation to and from work sites from shop location will be provided.
YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE
Position Start Date : Immediately.
Send Resume and Job experience to be considered for an interview.
Future Career Opportunities Available
Please send your resume and applicable job experience, and be sure to include a list of professional references to transformations@wesscapes.com
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Last updated : 2024-05-22
Salary : $24 - $30