Enhancement Foreman (Landscaping) - Orlando

The Lewis Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lewis Group in Orlando, FL is seeking a Landscape Foreman to lead installation crews, assign tasks, and ensure client standards are met. You will work alongside the crew, oversee site activities, and coordinate with the General Manager to maintain schedules and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inspecting sites, operating equipment, managing supplies, and training staff on safety, with read of blueprints and communication with management and contractors.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience supervising installation crews (3+ years).
• Valid driver's license with good record.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to crew members and ensures client standards.
• Conducts site inspections and leads soil, planting, watering, and insect control activities.
• Leads planting and trimming of trees, shrubs, and sod, and manages watering and grading.
• Drives and maintains company vehicles.
• Trains personnel with emphasis on safety.
• Works with GM to create and maintain work schedules.
• Shovels snow and applies salt at walks/driveways/parking.
• Operates powered equipment: mowers, tractors, chainsaws, clippers, sod cutters.
• Uses hand tools for landscaping tasks (shovels, rakes, pruning saws).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Time management

Blueprint reading

Communication

Spanish (optional)

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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.