Landscape Foreman - Mowing

Green View; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Equipment and gear provided

Referral bonuses

Real promotion path

Job summary

Green View is a family-owned landscaping company in Central Illinois, hiring a Foreman to lead a mowing crew and train your team while keeping homes and businesses looking sharp.

You will direct mowing, edging, pruning, and weed control and oversee equipment use and safety. This role requires lifting 50–75 lbs, outdoor work in all weather, and willingness to handle snow operations in winter.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn/grounds maintenance with a willingness to lead.
• Comfortable directing a crew and holding people to quality standards.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to lift 50–75 lbs and work outside in all weather.
• Available for snow operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead mowing crew and manage daily routes and workflows.
• Train crew on technique, equipment and safety.
• Inspect equipment before each job and enforce safety standards.
• Handle on-site client questions and make field adjustments as needed.
• Assist with snow removal in winter.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Team training

Job description

Green View is a family-owned landscaping company in Central Illinois, running since 1955. We're hiring a Foreman to lead a mowing crew keeping lawns on homes and businesses looking sharp, while training and directing your team.

What you’ll do:

• Lead your crew on mowing, edging, blowing, pruning, and weed control
• Run and oversee use of zero-turn, ride-on, stand-on, and push mowers, string trimmers, blowers, edgers, and hedge trimmers
• Plan daily routes and workflows to keep the crew efficient and on schedule
• Train and mentor crew members on technique, equipment, and safety
• Inspect equipment before each job and enforce safety standards
• Track materials and labor hours accurately
• Handle on-site client questions and make field adjustments as needed
• Help with snow removal in winter

What you need:

• Experience in lawn/grounds maintenance, with a willingness to lead
• Comfortable directing a crew and holding people accountable to quality standards
• Valid Illinois driver's license, clean driving record
• Able to lift 50–75 lbs and work outside in all weather
• Available for snow operations as needed

What you get:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid time off + holidays
• 401(k) match
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Equipment and gear provided
• Referral bonuses, company phone plan
• Real promotion path we hire from within

Green View is an equal opportunity employer.