Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Construction Employment Services; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Korpi Lawn & Landscape is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Foreman in Helena, MT to oversee and execute landscape maintenance projects. You will lead a crew, manage job sites, and maintain clear communication with clients and management to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and knowledge of turf, shrubs, and trees, with a focus on safety, budget, and design fidelity. In-person work and a commitment to excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in landscape maintenance.
• Proficient in operating medium-weight landscaping equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of turf, perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees.
• Ability to obtain an infield certification within 2 years of accepting the foreman position.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Job Site Management: Direct and supervise all daily on-site operations to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and aligned with design specifications.
• Crew Leadership & Development: Lead and deploy field crew members, establish clear performance expectations and quality benchmarks; coach crew on techniques and safety.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as on-site liaison for property owners, landscape architects, designers, and project managers; deliver regular updates.
• Operations & Resource Tracking: Log labor hours, material usage, and expenses; monitor equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Schedule & Seasonal Availability: Maintain full availability for peak-season schedules and on-call capabilities for winter operations.

Tools

Medium-weight landscaping equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Construction Employment Services on behalf of Korpi Lawn & Landscape

Location: Helena, MT (In-Person)

About Korpi Lawn and Landscape

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Landscape Maintenance Foreman to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing landscape maintenance projects. You will ensure that all work is completed efficiently, to the highest standards, and within budget, while also leading and supervising your crew.

Job Summary

The Landscape Maintenance Foreman is responsible for managing and executing landscape maintenance projects, ensuring high-quality work and customer satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of landscape maintenance practices. The foreman will lead a crew, manage job sites, and maintain effective communication with clients and management.

Job Functions

Job Site Management

• Project Oversight: Direct and supervise all daily on-site operations to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and aligned with design specifications.
• Site Safety & Compliance: Enforce rigorous OSHA and company safety standards, maintaining a clean, hazard-free, and well-organized workspace at all times.

Crew Leadership & Development

• Team Direction: Lead and deploy field crew members efficiently, establishing clear performance expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Training & Mentorship: Coach crew members on landscaping techniques, equipment safety, and operational best practices to cultivate team growth and reduce turnover.
• Workplace Culture: Foster a collaborative, high-morale work environment centered on accountability, craftsmanship, and mutual respect.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the on-site liaison for property owners, landscape architects, designers, and project managers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Expectation & Scope Management: Deliver regular, transparent project updates to ensure design fidelity and achieve consistently high client satisfaction ratings.

Operations & Resource Tracking

• Job Costing & Reporting: Accurately log labor hours, material usage, and incidental project expenses to support precise job costing and budget tracking.
• Equipment Proficiency & Care: Operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance on medium-weight commercial landscaping equipment (e.g., skid steers, mini-excavators, zero-turn mowers).
• Inventory Control: Monitor on-site material staging and logistics to minimize waste, prevent damage, and eliminate project bottlenecks.

Schedule & Seasonal Availability

• Peak Season: Maintain full availability for peak-season operational schedules (45–55 hours/week, March through November).
• Winter Operations: Provide flexible, 24/7 on-call availability for commercial snow removal, de-icing operations, and emergency storm response.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in landscape maintenance.
• Proficient in operating medium-weight landscaping equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of turf, perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees.
• Ability to obtain an infield certification within 2 years of accepting the foreman position.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.