Landscape Foreman - Mowing

greenview; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Equipment provided

Referral bonuses

Company phone plan

Promotion from within

Job summary

Green View in Central Illinois is seeking a Foreman to lead a mowing crew, ensuring homes and businesses look sharp while training and directing team members. You will oversee mowing, edging, blowing, pruning, and weed control, plan daily routes, and ensure safety during every job.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, paid time off, holidays, a 401(k) match, health/dental/vision/life insurance, equipment provided, referral bonuses, and a clear path for promotion from within.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn/grounds maintenance with a willingness to lead a crew.
• Ability to direct a crew and hold people to quality standards.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work outside in all weather.
• Available for snow removal operations in winter.

Responsibilities

• Lead mowing, edging, blowing, pruning, and weed control.
• Oversee use of various mowers and equipment.
• Plan daily routes and workflows for efficiency.
• Train and mentor crew on technique, equipment, and safety.
• Inspect equipment before each job and enforce safety standards.
• Track materials and labor hours.
• Handle on-site client questions and adjust plans as needed.
• Assist with snow removal in winter.

Skills

Leadership

Lawn/grounds maintenance

Safety compliance

Route planning

Team training

Tools

Mowers (zero-turn, ride-on, stand-on)

String trimmers

Edgers

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.