Horticultural Maintenance Foreman: Team Lead & Safety

New Garden Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Garden Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. seeks an experienced Foreperson to manage crews and resources for landscape maintenance contracts in North Carolina. You will ensure quality, safety, and profitability while coordinating at the job site and with clients.

The role emphasizes on-time performance, training, equipment checks, PPE usage, and vigilant communication with customers. Snow/ice operations may be required seasonally.

Qualifications

• Valid NC Driver's License with limited infractions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Ability to arrive to work on time with limited absences.
• A minimum of 2 years landscape maintenance experience.
• A foreperson should be self motivated, able to pay attention to detail and possess good communication skills.
• A professional appearance and behavior must be maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Have complete knowledge of NGLN Maintenance contracts and individual customer expectations.
• Schedule in advance with your supervisor for extra labor needs or materials required for visits.
• Responsible for hands on training with assigned team members.
• Ensure safe practices / the use of PPE and immediate reporting of any accidents/injuries.
• Inspection of trucks, trailers and equipment on a daily basis to ensure safety of all team members/proper running conditions and neatness.
• All equipment and trucks must be locked when not in use; on job sites and at the shop.
• Communicate with clients about the day's activities and your upcoming plans.
• Maintain profitability of contracts by monitoring labor hours and materials used on the projects.
• Ensure all clients requests are responded to within 24 hours from time of initial contact.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in snow/ice removal operations while maintaining a safe work environment

Skills

Valid NC Driver's License

Heavy lifting

Punctuality

Landscape maintenance experience

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Good communication

Professionalism

Job description

New Garden Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. seeks an experienced Foreperson to manage crews and resources for landscape maintenance contracts in North Carolina. You will ensure quality, safety, and profitability while coordinating at the job site and with clients.

The role emphasizes on-time performance, training, equipment checks, PPE usage, and vigilant communication with customers. Snow/ice operations may be required seasonally.