Landscape Installation Foreman

ZipRecruiter; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-first organization in Kalamazoo is seeking a Landscape Installation Foreman. This role involves overseeing landscape projects and leading a small team. Candidates should have extensive experience in landscape construction, knowledge of horticultural practices, and relevant licenses. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.

Benefits

Top industry compensation up to $35/hour

Profit sharing

Paid continuing education opportunities

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Fun company events

Qualifications

• Five years or more of landscape construction experience.
• Three years or more as a landscape foreman.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class A license within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Installation of retaining walls, paver walks, and outdoor kitchens.
• Overseeing and leading a crew of one to two team members.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Landscape construction experience

Horticultural practices

Heavy landscape equipment safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Great opportunity to join a family first organization known for its reliable and excellent customer service, happy team members, employee development and community service. Join a growing full-service landscape contractor who has served Kalamazoo and southwest Michigan since 1983.

The Landscape Installation Foreman will work closely with landscape team members, Landscape Construction Manager, Field Supervisor and customers. He or she must have ability to lead and work with team members, vendors and clients in a professional, friendly and courteous manner.

Daily activities include installation of:

• Retaining walls
• Paver walks and patios
• Outdoor kitchens
• Water features
• Planting beds
• Trees and shrubs
• Seeded and sodded lawns
• Other related landscape projects.
• Holiday Lighting Installation & Takedown
• Snow Removal
• Training
• Leading Crews

Experience:

• Five years or more of landscape construction experience
• Working knowledge of horticultural practices
• Heavy landscape equipment safety, use and care.
• Three years or more of successful landscape foreman experience

Candidate must have a desire to complete projects on time and within budget while meeting quality standards.

Licenses:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License
• Chauffeurs license
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class A license within 60 days of hire

Benefits:

• Top industry compensation up to $35/hour
• Great benefits
• Profit sharing
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Fun company events
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Full-time Seasonal with opportunity for full time year-round based on qualifications and job performance

The Landscape Installation Foreman must be an experienced landscaper worker with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Candidate is responsible for overseeing and working with a landscape crew of one to two team members.