Landscape Foreman

greatoakslandscape; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Holidays

Paid vacation

Matching 401k

Job summary

Great Oaks Landscape Associates, located in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a Landscape Foreman to join our team. This hands-on supervisory role will lead a crew of up to 8, with guidance from Project Managers on decisions.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in landscaping, including 2+ years in leadership, and can operate equipment to install plants, shrubs, and trees while ensuring work aligns with plans and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years landscaping experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership position.
• Capable of operating required equipment safely.
• Time management and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscape installation operations.
• Review landscape design with landscape designer & project managers.
• Train and mentor landscaping crew employees.
• Supervise employees on the job site.
• Operate landscape install equipment safely.
• Install plants, shrubs and trees according to plans.
• Ensure work meets plans, specs and client expectations.
• Promote high standards for customer service, safety and team spirit.
• Lead, train and develop employees.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Strong work ethic

Crew supervision

Safety culture

Tools

Skid steers

Job description

Starting Hourly Wage: $28.00+

Great Oaks Landscape Associates, located in Novi, Michigan, is a recognized leader in the industry for its landscape design-build and maintenance expertise. We are looking for a Landscape Foreman to join our team!

The foreman is a hands-on working position, supervising a team of up to 8 crew members. Responsible for making crew decisions with the guidance of the Project Managers. 5 years prior landscaping experience is required with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise landscape installation operations.


• Review landscape design with landscape designer & project managers.


• Train and mentor landscaping crew employees;


• Supervise employees on the job site


• How to use landscape install equipment


• Installation of plants, shrubs, and trees


• Ensure work is completed per plans and specifications as well as with the client's expectations


• Promote high standards for customer service, develop a safety culture, and create a positive team environment


• Lead, train, and develop employees

BENEFITS:

• Great Oaks offers competitive compensation & benefits (health care, holidays, paid vacation, and matching 401k).


• Competitive Hourly Rate


• Full-time opportunity/Seasonal overtime available


• Opportunities for Growth/Advancement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good work ethic and the ability to work well with the crew - a team player.


• Minimum 2 yr experience in the landscape industry.


• Capable of operating required equipment (Skid steers etc) & tools in a safe/responsible manner.


• Time management skills.


• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools & equipment required to complete various landscaping tasks.