Enhancement Foreman (Landscaping)

The Lewis Group; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lewis Group is seeking a landscaping foreman to oversee installation crews, assign tasks, and ensure client standards are met. You will lead the crew in planting, pruning, and maintenance while coordinating equipment use and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include scheduling with the General Manager, conducting site inspections, and ensuring timely completion of projects in various weather conditions. A valid license and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years supervising installation crews.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to crew members and inspects quality of work.
• Conducts site inspections and provides leadership for soil, planting, watering, and insect control.
• Leads planting and trimming of trees, shrubs, and groundcover; handles equipment operation.
• Drives and maintains company vehicles.
• Trains personnel with emphasis on safety.
• Assists GM to create and maintain work schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

Description

Primary Accountability: This position assigns tasks, keep workers on task and inspects the quality of work while working alongside the crew members. The foreman is responsible to find solutions should challenges arise.

Expectations/Responsibilities:

• Ensures client standards are attained by prioritizing projects, assigning work tasks to crew members, procure required materials, file work orders and maintain records of projects.
• Conducts site inspections, provides hands-on leadership, and provides guidance for soil, planting, watering and insect control
• Lead crew and participate in planting and trimming trees, shrubs, groundcover, sod, seed, watering, grading soil and gravel.
• Drives and maintains our vehicles
• Trains personnel with a strong emphasis on safety
• Working with the General Manager to create work schedules and maintain them.
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must have 3+ years’ experience overseeing installation crews
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good record
• Background check will be conducted
• Possesses supervisor and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping
• Able to read blueprints
• Good communication skills with management and general contractors.
• Time management and ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to handle the physicality of our work: weather conditions, heavy lifting (30-80 pounds), and extensive walking.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to complete successful drug screen as part of pre-employment testing.