Landscape Foreman

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Boise State University is seeking a Foreman to plan, supervise, and perform landscaping and grounds maintenance across campus. The role requires ensuring safety practices and coordinating daily operations of crews to meet schedule goals.

You will oversee budget data and inventory, hire staff when needed, and design maintenance activities to keep University grounds attractive and safe. A current driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance and related safety practices.
• Good knowledge of plant and soil types; horticulture and professional landscaping practices.
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment and hand and power tools; mixing and using landscape chemicals; OR any equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and perform landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.
• Supervise daily operations of crews including interviewing and hiring staff and evaluating performance.
• Oversee landscaping and grounds maintenance per assigned area of campus.
• Requisition and inventory tools, supplies, and equipment; organize budget data.

Skills

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Safety practices

Communication

Supervisory practices

Driver's License

Tools

Sprinkler systems

Lawn equipment

Chemicals handling

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function

Under general direction, plan, organize, supervise, and perform landscaping and grounds maintenance work; perform related work.

Department Overview

Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university's strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional, and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Level Scope

Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or campus policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of campus resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.

Essential Functions

• In charge of landscaping and grounds maintenance at landscaping installations of relatively smaller size than a Landscape Superintendent. The Foreman is the supervisor who has day-to-day responsibility for landscaping maintenance. Plan and design landscaping and grounds maintenance activities; ensure work is accomplished; troubleshoot problem areas of grounds maintenance; requisition and inventory tools, supplies, and equipment; organize budget data; and ensure safety practices are followed.
• In addition to performing the Landscaping Technician, Senior duties, incumbents may supervise daily operations of crews including interviewing and hiring staff and evaluating performance
• Oversee landscaping and grounds maintenance per assigned area of campus.
• Supervise daily operations of crews including interviewing and hiring staff and evaluating performance.
• Plan, design, and assign landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.
• Ensure work is accomplished according to plan and schedule.
• Troubleshoot problem areas of grounds maintenance.
• Requisition and inventory tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Organize budget data for cost/expenditure estimates.
• Ensure safety practices are followed.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to establish and enforce procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
• Ability to communicate and convey information effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of: landscaping and grounds maintenance and related safety practices.
• Good knowledge of: plant and soil types; horticulture and professional landscaping practices.
• Some knowledge of: supervisory practices; sprinkler system layout and design.
• Experience: operating and maintaining equipment and hand and power tools; mixing and using landscape chemicals; installing and maintaining sprinkler systems; OR any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by the Division of Human Resources.
• A current and valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 3 years of progressive leadership experience managing daily operations and workflow.

Physical Demands

Incumbents may lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds, and bend, stoop, and shovel in all types of weather.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $20.28 - $25.28 an hour and is commensurate with experience.

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References

About Us

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience.

Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

Advertised

August 27, 2026 Mountain Daylight Time

Applications close

September 10, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time