Lawn Maintenance Foreman

greatoakslandscape; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Great Oaks is seeking a motivated crew lead to manage lawn maintenance teams in Michigan. You will cut grass, trim edges, and perform landscaping tasks, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience with landscape equipment, a valid driver’s license, and good communication with customers. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities and potential growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of landscape, construction, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Valid Chauffeur's License and Medical Certification required.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment for lawn tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead lawn maintenance crews.
• Cut grass, trim edges, blow debris, weeding, landscaping.
• Operate landscape power equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, saws).
• Assist with loading/unloading and daily truck/trailer inspections.
• Follow company policies and health and safety laws.
• Communicate with customers politely.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Spanish bilingual

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Zero-turn mowers

Power tool handling

Job description

Starting Hourly Wage: $22.00+

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to be responsible and lead lawn maintenance crews.
• Cut grass, trim edges, blow trimmings, weeding, landscaping & perform other lawn care duties.
• Operate power equipment including, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, snow blowers and other landscape maintenance equipment.
• Aid in the loading/unloading and daily inspections of trucks and trailers in the AM/PM
• Comply with all company policies and regulations in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulation.
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

BENEFITS:

• Great Oaks offers competitive compensation & benefits (holidays, paid vacation, 401 (K) with company match).
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Full-time opportunity/Seasonal overtime available
• Opportunities for Growth/Advancement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good work ethic and the ability to work well with the crew - a team player.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the landscape, construction, grounds maintenance industry.
• Capable of operating required equipment (zero turn mowers & walk-behinds) & landscaping tools in a safe/responsible manner.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools & equipment required to complete various lawn maintenance tasks.
• A valid Chauffeur's License & Medical Certification required
• Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) is a plus