Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman

ZipRecruiter; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscaping is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman to manage maintenance contracts and supervise a crew. The role involves operating equipment, ensuring quality work, and maintaining safety standards. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and employee benefits, including medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Holiday, vacation, and PTO for full-time employees

Medical insurance for full-time employees

401K retirement plan

Growth opportunities within the company

Tuition reimbursement options for related fields

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience in landscape/grounds maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills and reliable transportation required.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and ability to obtain DOT medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds maintenance service contracts and supervise a crew of laborers.
• Operate various tools and equipment, including trucks and trailers.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard and meets client expectations.

Skills

Customer and quality focus

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Responsibility and dependability

Ethics and integrity

Time management

Job description

Job Description

Reports to: Owner / Operations Manager

Top Of The Landscaping LLC is looking to hire a Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, ranging from 50 to 65 hours per week. Some Saturdays are required when necessary. You will be responsible for ensuring that work is completed to a high standard and meets client expectations while adhering to safety guidelines.

Summary:

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Foreman is responsible for managing grounds maintenance service contracts, supervising a crew of laborers, operating various tools and equipment, and providing daily progress reports on job time and costs.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity
• Time management

Job Duties:

• Operate medium-sized trucks and trailers
• Perform year-round property maintenance, including snow plowing, shoveling, ice prevention, clean-ups, mulching, trimming, pruning, and other landscape tasks
• Manage loading/unloading of trucks and trailers, including labor, equipment, and materials
• Perform lawn care duties such as mowing, edging, refuse cleanup, and blowing
• Assist with soil, mulch, and plant material installation for landscape projects
• Identify and remove weeds as needed
• Operate power equipment like mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, and snow blowers
• Supervise crew members to ensure safety, quality, and productivity
• Inspect work quality to minimize rework and ensure customer satisfaction
• Train crew members on safe and proper job methods
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist with construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, and vehicle/equipment upkeep
• Complete daily paperwork such as time and service records and time-off requests
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, and work sites
• Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations and company policies
• Communicate professionally with customers

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience in landscape/grounds maintenance
• Excellent customer service skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to operate equipment safely
• Ability to understand and respond to feedback professionally
• Effective communication skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of landscape materials, methods, tools, and equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to walk, stand, and perform strenuous tasks
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Class D driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and hold a DOT medical certificate
• Ability to safely drive and back up trucks and trailers
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Multilingual skills are a plus

Work Conditions:

• Operate hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Lift a minimum of 80 lbs repeatedly
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity required
• Good stamina required
• Work near heavy equipment and vehicles
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Flexible hours, including occasional weekends
• Minimum of Monday-Friday, 8-12 hours/day

Employee Benefits:

• Holiday, vacation, and PTO for full-time employees
• Medical insurance for full-time employees
• 401K retirement plan
• Full-time year-round employment for suitable candidates
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Tuition reimbursement options for related fields

Compensation:

• Based on experience