Landscape Construction Lead — Oakland Crew Leader

Farmscape; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

FSA & Dependent Care plan

Audiobook reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Farmscape in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced landscape construction foreman to lead residential and commercial projects. You will perform hands-on work in hardscape, irrigation, planting, grading, and drainage, while guiding crew members and coordinating with the Foreman to keep work moving safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of landscape construction experience, proven crew leadership, and the ability to read landscape plans and use laser levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in landscape construction or landscape installation.
• Experience leading or helping lead a landscape construction crew.
• Experience with irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, carpentry, and planting.
• Able to use landscape plans, measurements, and grades with direction from the Foreman.
• Experience using construction tools and equipment safely.
• Able to calculate basic grades and use a laser level.
• Able to work well with a crew and communicate clearly with coworkers and clients.
• Follows safety rules and takes pride in doing quality work.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Foreman and crew on residential and commercial landscape construction and installation projects
• Do hands-on work including hardscape, carpentry, planting, grading, drainage, and irrigation
• Lead crew members and help keep the work moving safely and on time
• Use landscape plans, construction drawings, measurements, and grades with help from the Foreman
• Install, repair, and fix problems with irrigation systems
• Make lists of parts and materials needed for irrigation and construction work
• Use landscape construction tools and equipment safely
• Train and show crew members how to do landscape installation work safely and correctly
• Help lead the crew when the Foreman is not available
• Keep the jobsite, tools, equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and safe
• Communicate clearly with the Foreman, crew members, and clients
• Follow safety rules and help make sure the crew works safely
• Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver's license required)

Skills

Crew leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Farmscape in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced landscape construction foreman to lead residential and commercial projects. You will perform hands-on work in hardscape, irrigation, planting, grading, and drainage, while guiding crew members and coordinating with the Foreman to keep work moving safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of landscape construction experience, proven crew leadership, and the ability to read landscape plans and use laser levels.