Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Piscataqua Landscaping; Eliot, Northern (ME, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Earned Paid Leave

Bonus potential

Year-round employment

Uniform reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is seeking a Landscape Foreman to lead a field crew on residential and commercial sites, directing mowing and related maintenance. You will supervise tasks, ensure quality lines, and help crews stay productive and safe.

Candidates should have practical landscape experience, the ability to train others, a valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain one, and a good driving record.

Qualifications

• Maintain a consistent and positive attendance pattern.
• Pass physical, drug screen, and obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead a landscape crew directing mowing and related services.
• Mow lawns with clean, straight lines and bed/area cleanup.
• Ensure equipment is safe and well-maintained; train crew members as needed.
• Track labor, equipment hours, and material daily; manage scheduling.

Skills

Crew leadership

Training others

Mowing & edging

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

DOT Medical Card

Tools

Zero turn mowers

1 ton truck with trailer

Weed whips & blowers

Job description

Description

If you're currently working for a landscape company, but want to expand upon your existing skills and turn them into a career working for a great company - we want to hire you!

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is currently seeking candidates to fill a position as Landscape Foreman. This is a key team member position, dedicated to leading a crew, while directing and assisting in mowing and related services on residential and commercial sites. Experience in mowing, pruning, plant bed care and other related landscape maintenance services is required.

We are looking for energetic, fun, cooperative, efficient people to work with, who look at challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow!

Requirements

• Maintains a consistent and positive attendance pattern
• Operate all equipment in a safe, practical and productive manner
• Track and record all labor and equipment hours and material on a daily basis
• Work with the maintenance staff to ensure equipment is in safe working order
• Conduct daily equipment checks and maintenance include installing sharp blades
• Provide clear direction and train crew members in proper procedures to execute their jobs and duties, when needed
• Mow lawns evenly maintaining "clean, straight" lines and removing all lawn clippings when necessary
• Ensure all beds, sidewalks and parking lots are free of any lawn and leaf debris
• Off load any debris on a daily basis in the designated areas
• Coach, motivate and lead crews improving morale and productivity
• Operate up to and including a 1 ton truck with or without a trailer
• Operate zero turn lawn mowers
• Operate weed whips, back pack and wheel blowers, leaf vacuums
• Lift 50 lbs., maneuver fully loaded wheel barrels
• Responsible for the actions and work performed by their crews
• Completes a minimum of 12 hours of ongoing education, through an approved PL&TS training program

Additional Duties

• Involvement with snow removal during winter hours in whatever capacity required
• Ability to identify (scout) for pests and diseases at properties and communicate findings to the Account Managers
• Ensure that all equipment in vehicles is secured properly during transport
• Work Spring and Fall cleanups as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

*Candidates must have an insurable driving record, be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and obtain a DOT Medical Card*

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants
• Weekly payroll - every Friday is a pay day!
• Direct Deposit available
• Uniform reimbursement for both seasonal and full-time employees
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Earned Paid Leave
• Bonus potential
• Year-round employment
• Employee development opportunities available... and more!

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.