Landscape Maintenance / Enhancement Foreman in Norristown

Energy Jobline ZR; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Overtime pay

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Job summary

Paragon Landscaping Corporation seeks a Landscape Maintenance / Enhancement Foreman to supervise a 3-person crew and deliver high-quality outdoor maintenance and installations. You will train crew members, ensure safety, manage projects from planting to seasonal cleanups, and communicate with clients.

A valid PA driver’s license and 3+ years of landscape experience are required; strong leadership and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of landscape maintenance/enhancement experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• English language skills (verbal and written).
• Strong communication with staff and clients.
• Basic plant identification and horticultural knowledge.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a 3-person crew following proven maintenance/enhancement systems.
• Enforce safety practices and protocols.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and on time.
• Oversee seasonal plantings, edging, mulching, fertilization, and pruning.
• Operate landscape equipment such as mowers, tractors, sod cutters, and rototillers.
• Submit daily time, materials, and job notes.
• Communicate politely with clients.
• Adhere to company policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Plant knowledge

Tools

Lawn equipment

Sod cutters

Rototillers

Ventrac tractors

Mowers

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Landscape Maintenance / Enhancement Foreman will supervise and lead a 3-person crew in executing proven systems and safety practices to achieve client satisfaction of the highest standard. Support, assist and train maintenance crew members. Participate in further education for professional growth.

Benefits at Paragon Landscaping Corporation

• Top pay
• Consistent full-time hours with time and a half overtime pay
• Year-round employment
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Short term and Long term insurance
• Life insurance
• Simple IRA Plan with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Company incentive bonuses
• Growth opportunities for advancement
• Clean, modern, and efficient workplace trucks and equipment

Job Duties

• Responsible for direct supervision of landscape maintenance / enhancement crew by following and teaching proven maintenance and enhancement systems and protocols.
• Practice and reinforce all safety practices and protocols
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Ensure all landscape enhancement installation and maintenance projects are executed completely, safely and within project time allotments
• Projects include complete seasonal container and bedding plant installations, landscape enhancement planting installations, spring clean ups, edging and mulching, fertilization, insect and disease control, general garden care, pruning, fall clean ups
• Operate various landscape tools and equipment including but not limited to: compact utility loaders, Ventrac tractors, sod cutters, rototillers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning equipment, lawn mowers and line trimmers
• Complete and submit all daily paperwork tracking job time, materials, and job notes
• Communicate with clients in a polite and courteous manner
• Comply with all company policies and regulations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years’ experience in the landscape industry, preferably in a landscape maintenance/landscape enhancement environment.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Ability to speak and communicate (verbal and written) in English.
• Display strong communication skills with staff and clients.
• Display reasonable level of basic plant identification and horticultural knowledge.
• Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Display working knowledge of equipment operation, including but not limited to, compact utility loaders, Ventrac tractors, sod cutters, rototillers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning equipment
• Display accountability for work being performed and completed on schedule.
• Lead and direct the work of others and delegate tasks.
• Display a commitment to safety and practicing safe work behaviors.
• Display a safe driving history.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work requires the ability to lift 100 lbs. on occasion, and frequently transport plant material around the job site up to 50 lbs. Physical requirements also include lifting, bending, walking, carrying, and pushing equipment on a continual basis. This position works outdoors in various whether conditions. The noise level at the job site may be loud when operating certain equipment, such as a lawnmower or backpack blower.